“Because of the Golden Eagle's great strength and courage, the American Indian admired this bird and prized his feathers above all other adornments. The thirteen tail feathers of the adult bird were considered to possess great medicine. These feathers, which… — W. Ben Hunt Copy Share Image
“There were several methods by which the Indians obtained eagle feathers. Some tribes dug a pit in the ground in the areas known to have eagles. These pits were large enough to conceal a brave. The trap was baited with… — W. Ben Hunt Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
