“By the time Columbus discovered America, the Indians were already using beads for decoration. Beads were made from shells, bones, claws, stones, and minerals. The Algonquin and Iroquois tribes of the eastern coast made beads from clam, conch, periwinkle, and… — 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 meal and smoking the pipe, they ceremoniously laid out the feathers and sorted them according to size. As each feather was being prepared, the story of the deed performed by the warrior in earning it was… — W. Ben Hunt Copy Share
“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
