They used them in necklaces
Quills
Porcupines defend themselves with their quills.
Bladders were useful containers for storing sinew or porcupine quills to be used for decorating clothes, or as small medicine bags.
thy use their quills to protect them from any predators or anything that may become a threat to them.
the chickasaw indians would wear a thing called a hair roach on special occasions, it was made out of porcupine hair, not the quills.
The Plains Indians used quills to decorate items. They also used glass beads and had cremonies when a newborn is about 1 year old.
Sioux Indians had paint from nuts and berries.Also beads for head bands and porcupines quills to decorate and to also put on clothes
Indians traditionally secured porcupine quills by carefully extracting them from the animal after it had been hunted or found dead. The quills were then cleaned and often dyed to enhance their decorative appeal. They were commonly used in various crafts, including beadwork and embroidery, to create intricate patterns on clothing, accessories, and ceremonial items. The process required skill and knowledge of the animal's behavior for safe collection.
they used quills
they use their quills to scare them
they use their quills to scare them
It ducts its head to protect its unprotected face and underside, positions itself to where its tail is facing the foe, and backs itself into it. The quills stick in, and are hard to get out. If the quills get in the mouth, the offender might not be able to eat.