SIOUX QUIVER SET WITH PONY BOW AND THREE ARROWS

With battle coup marks. The warrior that this set belonged to was extremely accomplished in both battle and raids. The arrow quiver is beaded on each end with eight rows of beads that form a colorful geometric pattern. But, it is the central area of the arrow quiver that is historically unique. It is divided into four panels, alternating arrows representing the number of battles fought (10) and inverted 'U's, for pony stealing raids (8), with (8) more of each in the other two panels. Faint orange horseshoes on the sides of black ones have an unknown meaning, possibly coups without successful theft. 35" long plus 8" fringe.Remarkably, the two components were re-united after the arrow quiver appeared in Baldwin's book on Bows and Quivers, the bow holder in a Massachusetts collection, matching in every detail.Buffalo hide and sinew bow, decorative colored beadwork, fringing inside and out, arrows represent the number of battles participated in, also has 'U's seen on pony club. Replaced strap, arrows with replacement hawk feathers Provenance: Includes documentation and letters of provenance.