1 gram of porcupine quills - on average the quills are between 1 and 2" long, approximately 60 quills per gram.

Porcupine quills were often used by American Indians for sewing needles and to adorn clothing and cover their chest armor. African tribes have carried the quills with them for centuries as amulets and talisman and they were also used for their ornamental beauty. They are also used to frighten off evil spirits. Porcupine quills are hairs and will grow back to replace the ones that are released from their body.

All of our products are from native-owned companies, unless clearly stated. We trade with the Jicarilla Apache, the Mohawk, Iroquois and Navajo. A percentage of the profits from this item is donated to help Native Americans in their struggle to maintain their lands and culture.