MEET KAYAS CULTURE BY ISABLLA NEZ PERCE FLAG

MEET KAYA’S CULTURE BY ISABLLA

NEZ PERCE FLAG

NEZ PERCE CLOTHING Nez Perce women wore long deerskin dresses. Nez Perce men wore breechcloths with leather leggings and buckskin shirts. Both men and women wore moccasins on their feet. A Nez Perce lady's dress or warrior's shirt was fringed and often decorated with beadwork, shells, and painted designs. Later, Nez Perce people adapted European costume such as cloth dresses and vests, which they also decorated with beading and traditional ornaments. Here is a site about the symbolism of Nez Perce clothes, and some photos and links about Indian clothing in general.

v Yes, the Nez Perce Indians made dugout canoes by hollowing out tree trunks. Here is a website with pictures of American Indian boats. Over land, the Nez Perces used dogs pulling travois (a kind of drag sled) to help them carry their belongings. Once Europeans introduced horses to North America, the Nez Perces could travel quicker and further.

JOBS v Nez Perce women were in charge of the home. Besides cooking and cleaning, a Nez Perce woman made most of the clothing and tools her family needed. Nez Perce men were hunters and warriors, responsible for feeding and defending their families. Only men became Nez Perce chiefs, but both genders took part in storytelling, artwork and music, and traditional medicine.

RESOURCES Nez Perce fishermen used spears and nets to catch fish. Hunters used bows and arrows. In war, Nez Perce men fired their bows and arrows or fought with war spears and leather shields. Here is a website with pictures and information about Indian weapons and tools. FISHING NET WOODEN BASKET

FOODS The Nez Perce were fishing and hunting people. Nez Perce men caught salmon and other fish, and also hunted in the forests for deer, elk, and other game. Once they acquired horses, the Nez Perce tribe began to follow the buffalo herds like their Plains Indian neighbors. Nez Perce women also gathered roots, fruits, nuts and seeds to add to their diet. Here is a website with more information about American Indian hunting and fishing. BERRIES FISH BUFFALO BISON

NEZ PERCE SHELTER PEOPLE USED TEPEES TO LIVE IN

Nez Perce fishermen used spears and nets to catch fish. Hunters used bows and arrows. In war, Nez Perce men fired their bows and arrows or fought with war spears and leather shields. Here is a website with pictures and information about Indian weapons and tools.

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RELIGION v. HINDUISM

v POPULATION IN 2010 IS 3, 499

v BEAR (HI’U M) v BUFFALO (QOQ’A LX) v FATHER (T’O T) v HORSE (S’IK’EM) v MOTHER (I S)