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The Chumash Indians

The Chumash Indians. By: Jester. Where They Live. Chumash homelands were located in what is now California. The Chumash lived along the shores of the Pacific Ocean . The Chumash lived along the coast, on islands, and island. The Coast Chumash lived along the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

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The Chumash Indians

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  1. The Chumash Indians By: Jester

  2. Where They Live • Chumash homelands were located in what is nowCalifornia. • The Chumash lived along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. • The Chumash lived along the coast, on islands, andisland. • The Coast Chumash lived along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. • The Island Chumash homelands were on islands in the Pacific Ocean. • The Island Chumash homelands had mountains, rivers, and stands of oak trees.

  3. Homes • There were about 100 villages throughout Chumash territory. • The settlements consisted of extended families that lived in homes called ‘ap (Ahp). • The homes were shaped like domes and covered in thatch. • The Chumash built these homes near the water. • As many as 40 to 50 people lived in one home.

  4. Family Life • The men, women, and elders inChumash families had different responsibilities. • Women gathered food and cooked. • Men made tools and other items. • And, the elders helped raise the family. • Chumash women also worked with steatite, a type of stone.

  5. Clothing • In warm weather, the Chumash did not wear much clothing. • When they did wear clothing, it was made of woven bird feathers, animal skin, and plant fibers. • In the winter, the Chumash wore capes made of from animal hides. • They also wore capes made of woven rabbit skins and plant fibers. • The Chumash tied their hair on the top of their heads with a string.

  6. The famous photos of Chumash Warriors

  7. Photos

  8. INDIAN PHOTO

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