In the bottom of the coyote quiver, and other types of quivers, was a clay cup in which the tips of the arrows would be kept. The tail of the coyote hung loose down the back of the quiver. Coyote quivers were hung on the back with the hind legs looped together to fit over the neck and the forelegs tied around the waist of the Indian, in the same fashion as a knapsack. The Diegueno Indians of California coyote quivers from a whole, tanned coyote skin. Quivers made from Animals - Coyote Quivers These types of quivers were reinforced along their length with an arrow weed rod to which a sinew cord was attached for slinging quivers over the back. The quiver measured about 3 feet long and 3-4 inches across and carried 15 arrows. The Mohave tribe made quivers from the fox, as seen in the picture below. Traditionally quivers were also made from pelts of the fox, raccoon, wolverine, bobcat, mountain lion, bear, otter, coyote and beaver. The adjacent picture of a quiver made beaver skin is also embellished with beadwork. Many quivers were made with animal skins and adorned with their fur, as the pictures of quivers on this page illustrate. The straps were sewn on to the quivers using sinew, or occasionally, by using a form of hide glue. Quiver straps were made of strong material such as different types of leather and, like the quivers, were often decorated with intricate patterns and designs and embellished with by intricate quillwork and beadwork and might also be painted and adorned with feathers or fringes. Native Americans were able to make one shot every 3-4 seconds at a range of about 200 yards.Īll Quivers had a comfortable trap to enable the Native Indian to sling the quiver over his shoulder of back. The fast release of arrows was essential whether used for hunting or for fighting. Quivers were carried across the back or slung over the shoulder but carried on the side or hip. Most quivers therefore had an open or 'flip-back' top and was seamed or closed on the bottom and sides. The arrows in the quivers needed to be accessible so that a person shooting a bow could quickly extract an arrow. Quivers were often made from pelts from animals such as the fox, otter, coyote and beaver. The arrows were typically placed tip side down in the quiver. The choices of material used to make quivers needed to be strong enough so that the quiver would not be pierced by the arrows.
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