50 thin African porcupine quills (Hystrix africaeaustralis) measuring approximately 14 to 16 inches long.  These are good clean quills. The bundle may contain a few quills either below or above the size range you ordered.  The thickness will vary within the bundle also. African Porcupine quills are used in American Indian crafts. Quillwork is perhaps the oldest form of embroidery used by Native Americans. Quills were folded, twisted, wrapped, plaited and sewn using a wide range of techniques to decorate articles of clothing, bags, knife sheaths, baskets, wooden handles and pipe stems. Quillwork has been, and continues to be used to decorate the basketry of various Native American tribes.