They traded their fine beaded objects with coastal Indians who gathered the shells. A wealthy Athabaskan woman or man did not brag of their worth, they wore it lavishly. Try your own adapted jewelry. The Hunting Quiver Handsome smoke-tanned leathers of moose and caribour made strong sheaths for carrying guns and arrows. They were highly decorated with beads, fringe and painted figures of the hunt.
Treated paper can look like leather.
You can make a usable quiver. The Athabskan made beautiful beaded clothes. Pouches containing paint stones and fire-starting materials were worn along with the dentalium necklaces and head gear. When woolen blankets and western clothing became available they gave it the same fringed and beaded Athabaskan look. Dress your puppet in a handsome paper tunic with colorful beads.