W. Ben Hunt

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

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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,…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— W. Ben Hunt

“Because of the Golden Eagle's great strength and courage, the American Indian admired this bird and prized his feathers above all other…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The women of the Plains tribes made their clothing of soft, tanned elk skin. Their principal garment was a simple, sleeveless dress…

— W. Ben Hunt

“Most Indian tribes considered the eagle a great and powerful spirit. His courage was admired, his strength envied. The great height to…

— W. Ben Hunt

“When the explorer and the settler started to invade the forests, mountains, and streams of the Indian, they soon found that their…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The Apache Indians were wandering tribes who lived in the Southwest. Their dances are religious ceremonies in which they worship their gods:…

— W. Ben Hunt

“There were several methods by which the Indians obtained eagle feathers. Some tribes dug a pit in the ground in the areas…

— W. Ben Hunt

“Most of the old Indian dances had very definite purposes. The Hopi Snake Dance and other dances of the Southwest were prayers…

— W. Ben Hunt

“Originally, moccasins were stained with earth colors or decorated with quill work. Later on, when the white man traded beads to the…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The buffalo played a large part in the ceremonies and mythology of the Plains Indians. Many myths and folk tales about the…

— W. Ben Hunt

“The expression "Red Man" was used to describe the Indian by the white traders. It came from the fact that some of…

— W. Ben Hunt