“When a warrior had enough feathers to make a war bonnet, he invited a few of his friends to his tepee. After enjoying a meal and smoking the pipe, they ceremoniously laid out the feathers and sorted them according to… — 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
