Lakota elders told Dr. James Walker in 1912: Only those who have accomplished much are entitled to wear the buffalo horn. Sitting Bull, the renowned Lakota leader, may have owned this headdress.

Immature Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) feathers, buffalo (Bison bison) horns, buffalo (Bison bison) hide, Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus) primary feathers, commercial cotton canvas and thread, commercial wool stroud, tanned hide, tinned metal, adhesive, sinew; L 205.0 x W 42.0 cm; 23102-16843 a & b, gift of John A. Beck