English

weasel

Arapaho

(hi)seihonéhe'

Technical Information

 

Mustela erminea (Ermine); Mustela frenata (Long-tailed Weasel)

 

Weasels and the Arapaho

The word above is used for all weasels. The skin of weasels was commonly used decoratively and on ceremonial/sacred items. Weasels were admired for their quickness and ferocity, and the use of the skins was thought to confer this power on the wearer.