USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A buffalo robe is a cured buffalo hide, with the hair left on. They were used as blankets, saddles or as trade items by the Native Americans who inhabited the vast grasslands of the Interior Plains.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blackfoot record of war exploits Plains Indian men like the Blackfoot wore buffalo hides like this one as robes. They painted their warlike deeds onto them. Men gained honour from brave deeds in war, including striking or killing enemies, being wounded, capturing horses and taking scalps.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buffalo Headdress This rare headdress was worn only by a few northern Plain tribes, including the Sioux. It was worn only by particular clans and warriors who were notable for outstanding feats, and was made from bull horns, buffalo fur, feathers, and extended to the ankles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plains Native peoples commemorated important events with painted images on tanned buffalo hides. The paintings depicted stories of family history, battles, and visions. One particular record, a “winter count, ” included images to commemorate a special event each year.