“Most Indian tribes considered the eagle a great and powerful spirit. His courage was admired, his strength envied. The great height to which this bird flew gave evidence that he could reach heaven, and his plumes were said to carry… — W. Ben Hunt Copy Share Image
“Most of the old Indian dances had very definite purposes. The Hopi Snake Dance and other dances of the Southwest were prayers for rain. Some dances were for healing purposes, some were for pleasure, some were for death, and some… — 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
