Nature Quote by 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 social nature.…

— 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 a second…

— 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 enjoying a…

— 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 required much…

— 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 territory, the…

— 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 markings indicated…

— 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 was painted…

— 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 till puckered…

— 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 purple. Beaded…

— 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 cow hides…

— 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, his life…

— 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 beaded and…

— W. Ben Hunt