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Large herds of buffalo roamed the plains
Before European settlers arrived, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Native Americans roamed
the plains of the United States. The different tribes lived an independent, nomadic, way of life.
The plains Indians were very mobile, following their biggest resource, the buffalo. The Plains Indians ate buffalo and used
every part of the buffalo to make weapons, tools, clothing, and tepees. The Indians were very superstitious. They performed
tribal rituals and dances having to do with nature, resources, and the way of life they enjoyed for so many years.
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According to tradition, this buffalo horn headdress was worn by warriors in battle. It was believed to have protective powers,
warding off danger.
(Southwest Museum of the American Indian)
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Plains Indians territory before 1800s
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An Arapaho camp
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Buffalo skin clothing
(Southwest Museum of the American Indian)
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