07. Porcupines are small mammals covered with protective hairs or "quills." The quills are hollow and have sharp points. Many native Americans learned to use the quills for decoration. The quills were dyed using colors obtained from plants or animals and were attached to leather by sewing them on with sinew.

Quills were often stored in pouches as seen in the lower right here.

08. Red was one of the more popular colors. It was obtained from the cocineal bug, a small insect found hidden in a white coat on cacti.

09. After a child was born its umbilical cord was dried and placed in a small pouch. These were traditionally shaped like animals such as lizards or turtles and were worn by the children. A duplicate fetish was made and hung in some location away from the Indians to draw away evil spirits .