Bags and pouches were used by all Indian tribes for many…

“The use of the peace pipe was held sacred by the Indians. Usually it was used in ceremonies of religious, political, or social nature.…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The Indian always took two pairs of moccasins on his trips, because when one became wet or worn out, he always had a second…

— W. Ben Hunt

“When a warrior had enough feathers to make a war bonnet, he invited a few of his friends to his tepee. After enjoying a…

— W. Ben Hunt

“Indians made necklaces out of practically anything that took their fancy. Eagle and grizzly bear claws were prized by them because it required much…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The women of the Woodland tribes wore dresses made of soft deerskin. When Army and trade blankets were introduced in the Indian territory, the…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The Indians painted their faces and bodies for several different reasons—sometimes for protection against the sun, wind, and insects. Some of the markings indicated…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The designs used by the Indians were partly geometric and were usually based on dreams of the owner. Often the owner’s totem was painted…

— W. Ben Hunt

“There were many designs and patterns. The Chippewa (Ojibwa) make moccasins with a puckered seam. Their name is said to mean “roast till puckered…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The Plains Indians decorated their moccasins with not less than three different colors of quills. Their favorites were yellow, red, green and purple. Beaded…

— W. Ben Hunt

“Originally the Indians made their tepees of buffalo hides, but since the destruction of the buffalo herds by the white man, domestic cow hides…

— W. Ben Hunt

“Music plays a very important part in the life of the American Indian. From the time he is born until he dies, his life…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The Plains Indians made cuffs and gauntlets which they wore on ceremonial occasions. The Blackfoot especially liked the gauntlet with its large beaded and…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The mythical Thunderbird, in one form or another, was held in awe by practically all of the Indian tribes. On the Great Plains, where…

— W. Ben Hunt

“Practically all of the Indian tribes wore some form of shirt. This garment is usually mistakenly called a “war shirt.” In reality it was…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The Indian tribes living along the river valleys and on the offshore islands from northern Washington to Alaska are called the Northwest Coast tribes.…

— W. Ben Hunt