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Native American Clothing

Native American Clothing. An Adventure into the Native American World. What do you think this woman is dressed for?. HINTS:. She is dressed for a special occasion. For Americans, this ceremony is generally in a church. American woman also wear a headpiece on this special day.

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Native American Clothing

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  1. Native American Clothing An Adventure into the Native American World

  2. What do you think this woman is dressed for? HINTS: • She is dressed for a special occasion. • For Americans, this ceremony is generally in a church. • American woman also wear a headpiece on this special day. • Traditionally, American woman wear a white dress on this day. Wishham Bride

  3. Can you guess what type of team this is? Complete the photo analysis sheet using this photograph.

  4. Breastplates The rods on a breastplate are traditionally made from bone hairpipe or buffalo horn. Breastplates were originally worn as armor by Plains warriors, but today they are only worn for ceremonial purposes by Indian men.

  5. Moccasins Can you explain why the moccasins would vary from tribe to tribe? • Moccasins were worn by all Native American tribes. • Click on the red dots and observe how the moccasins differ from tribe to tribe.

  6. Materials Used In Clothing • Clothing is made from buckskins or other animal skins and furs • Head pieces are made using feathers • Beads are commonly used in necklaces, headpieces, and even clothing. • Some beads are made from animal bones such as bear claws

  7. Native American ChildrenThen and Now 1905 -07 ?? Today Compare the two photos. Which picture are you most like?

  8. Photos taken from the following collections: Edward S. Curtis's The North American Indian: Photographic Images Photographs from the Chicago Daily News, 1902-1933 Native American Technology and Art Map of North America with Native American Varieties of Moccasins American Indian Clothing and Regalia History of the American West, 1860-1920: Photographs from the Collection of the Denver Public Library

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