![]() In sum, this is just one example of the depth and richness of the stories contained in the Museum’s American Collections, which never cease to amaze and inspire me as Keeper of these materials. This in no way negates the consummate artistry displayed in its painting. There is evidence to suggest, however, that this robe (as well as the other four obtained from McGlaughlin) were not painted for Native use but rather for sale at the trading post. The robe would have been traditionally worn with the fur side in for warmth. After brain-tanning the hide, Tall Woman painted the design using vermillion (from China) and blue, green, and yellow pigments obtained through the trading post. The hide is that of a buffalo cow which was killed during the autumn when buffalo begin to grow their winter coats. The Buffalo Robe painted by Tall Woman/Charging Thunder is most likely NA3985, a winter robe with the design called “feathered circle” or “war bonnet.” This is a design reserved for robes that were worn by men. At the time of this census she was 41 years old which means that she would have been 38 when she painted the robe and at the height of her artistic and creative powers. Her name in Lakota is Winyan Hanska (Tall Woman). Charging Thunder appears as number 235 on the rolls of the Sihasapa (Blackfeet) Lakota. Beginning in 1885, and yearly thereafter until 1940, the census was conducted by the agent in charge of the reservation. Spotted Horn Bull were, I began to comb through the census records for Standing Rock Reservation. This was information which had never been entered into the catalogue and did not appear on the registrar’s cards. Here was information naming the artists of pieces which were in the collections of the American Section. When I first ran across this letter in the Museum Archives a few years ago (interestingly, while looking for something else), I was stunned. Charging Thunder in 1882…the other two were painted by Mrs. Gordon had asked: “I wish particularly to know at what time they were made and by whom.” McGlaughlin responded: “…the robe with the rising sun on it, was painted by Mrs. In it, McGlaughlin replied to a query from Gordon about five painted buffalo robes that the Museum had purchased from him the year before (1911). McGlaughlin, who ran a trading post on Standing Rock Reservation, in North Dakota. Each skull is unique and horns are not interchangeable.One hundred years ago this year (when the Penn Museum was just celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding) a letter arrived on the desk of then Director, George Byron Gordon. Please DON'T ask us to find horns to fit a skull you already have. We just can't promise that we'll have horns that match your specifications. Please DO let us know your needs and we will certainly try to select appropriate horns. They may have gouges and other rough areas. If you are trying to purchase a horn for use as a powder horn, please be aware that these horns are not smooth. Buffalo are an aggressive animal and grind their horns regularly against trees and other objects. Also note that these are fairly rough on the outside. We buy them in bulk and get an assortment of sizes, lefts, rights, etc. ![]() Please note that we do not have these horns available in matched pairs. Just a helpful hint (we know this works because that's how we made a horned bonnet). It will take on a beautiful deep black luster. Sale Price 1,050.00 1,050.00 1,400.00 Original Price 1,400.00 (25 off) FREE shipping Add to Favorites Black Buffalo / Bison Robe Hide - First Grade Black Buffalo / Bison Robe Hide - First Grade. ![]() When it is completely smooth, apply a layer of animal fat or vegetable oil and polish into the horn. Once the outer layer is worn off, use successively finer grit until you are basically polishing the horn. Claw, Antler & Hide Co offers buffalo robes, hats, belts, purses, moccasins and more. Buffalo apparel can be any type of garment or attire made from buffalo hide and fur. A trick to make these really nice and shiny is to use sandpaper to smooth them down. Our Custer, SD store is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9am 4pm. The horn is split in half (almost quartered, really) and then shaped and polished. Note that most split-horned bonnets only require one horn. Buffalo horns were traditionally used to make spoons, ladles, and of course, for buffalo horn bonnets. They are not cleaned or polished and are in their natural state. These are great buffalo horn caps that average 14 inches long (measured on outside curve). ![]()
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