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It would take them at least 15 minuet. They would get them to stampede and then each hunter would select one buffalo and maneuver it out of the herd. He would then spear it or shoot it with an arrow. They would aim for a special vein in the neck where they believed the spirit of life was kept within them. A debut hunter would have to cut out and eat the raw heart of his first kill!
Another Answer:
First, no Native American group would attempt to slaughter a herd of Buffalo, it would be wasteful (which is a basic sin, under most religions).
Second, the actual 'hunt' varied in its time. But do not forget that many rituals about the hunt, both pre and post, had to be observed. In some cases this could take weeks.
Third, There were two basic hunting patterns used for Buffalo: the first older pattern was before horses and involved driving the Buffalo off a cliff or into a ravine. Later after the introduction of Horses and Firearms, the hunt changed to a selective kill type of hunt.
Fourth, ritually (for most tribes) warriors who showed bravery in the hunt were awarded special cuts of meat; this could include the liver, heart, etc, and it was normally their choice to give these awards to elders within the community.
Fifth, I have read 3 or 4 books concerning the diets of Native Americans, and these were taken from original writings in the 16 and 1700; in none of them do they remark on this supposed ritual of eating the heart of a kill. I will note however that European beliefs (both Norse and Greek) did hold with these traditions (not Native American). It is my personal belief that Americans wanted to continue this practice, but distance themselves from Europe; so they transposed the belief into a Native American belief.
Lastly, the time required for minimum on any hunt would be 3 days; 1 day to prepare, 1/2 day for the hunt, and 1/2 day to butcher the animal, and a day to give thanks (ceremonies).
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What country did the great plains Indians live?
Indians plains the buffalo was very valuable to the plains Indians .the buffalo meat was dried and mixed with marrow and fruit to become a food that they would keep for long periods of time .The Indians also used ropes,shield s,and clothing . Their tepees were also made from the buffalo hide . Aparfeche was used by the Plains INDIANS TO CARRY THEIR POISSESSIOS. aND THAT WAS ALSO MADE OF BUFFALO HIDE .THE ARTISTS OF THE plains USED BUFFALO HIDES FOR THEIR ARTWORK.
Why were the horse and buffalo important for the plains Indians?
The main animal used by the plains tribes was the buffalo. The buffalo was used by them for food, the skins for shelter and clothing, they had religious rites celebrating the buffalo. No part of the buffalo was wasted. Before the European settlement there were millions of buffalo in the plains. After the civil war an overt effort to kill off as many buffalo as possible was put into place because it was known to be used by the plains tribes. The railroads would stop and people would shoot buffalo until their guns grew hot. Mountains of buffalo were killed. Combined with the killing of the herds was a drought on the plains and the millions of buffalo were no longer there, but were down to a few thousand. This helped push the plains tribes onto reservations.
How did the plains Indians use buffalo dung?
The Plains Indians had used buffalo dung for heating a fire to warm up food that had been previously kept preserved with salts or herbs
What is the importance of horses for the plain Indians?
The plains Indians would use horses to hunt buffalo. It was much easier to catch up with the buffalo herd when you could run just as fast. They also used horses to travel long distances.
What did the Indian plains eat?
They ate bison, pronghorn, deer, rabbit, berries and any other edible plant and animal they could find.The main type of food that the Plains Indians ate was meat. They hunted, and would often eat buffalo.
What country did the great plains Indians live?
Indians plains the buffalo was very valuable to the plains Indians .the buffalo meat was dried and mixed with marrow and fruit to become a food that they would keep for long periods of time .The Indians also used ropes,shield s,and clothing . Their tepees were also made from the buffalo hide . Aparfeche was used by the Plains INDIANS TO CARRY THEIR POISSESSIOS. aND THAT WAS ALSO MADE OF BUFFALO HIDE .THE ARTISTS OF THE plains USED BUFFALO HIDES FOR THEIR ARTWORK.
What parts of a buffalo would the plains Indians have used to make their shelters?
The horns
What meat did the Plains Indians use?
I am doing a report on the plains Indians the big game would be buffalo, and other would be just as the other person said but just wanted to say soooooo...... gd luckAnswerDeer, elk and buffalo primarily. Small game when available and/or needed
Why were the horse and buffalo important for the plains Indians?
The main animal used by the plains tribes was the buffalo. The buffalo was used by them for food, the skins for shelter and clothing, they had religious rites celebrating the buffalo. No part of the buffalo was wasted. Before the European settlement there were millions of buffalo in the plains. After the civil war an overt effort to kill off as many buffalo as possible was put into place because it was known to be used by the plains tribes. The railroads would stop and people would shoot buffalo until their guns grew hot. Mountains of buffalo were killed. Combined with the killing of the herds was a drought on the plains and the millions of buffalo were no longer there, but were down to a few thousand. This helped push the plains tribes onto reservations.
How did the plains Indians live before the horses?
they hunted buffalo on foot. they would ambush them. then shoot them with a bow and arrow
What is an important animal resource of great plains Indians?
There are a number of key natural resources found in the Great Plains of the United States. Some of these include wheat, dairy products, as well as corn.
How were buffalos used for plains Indians?
Plain Indian hunters would work together to frighten a herd of buffalo, causing the buffalo to stampede over a cliff
What effect did the dry land on the Plains Indians?
The Plains Indians were nomadic. They followed the buffalo. So when the buffalo moved the people moved. Note: The Plains have always been dry for at least part of the year - summer. The only time dry weather really effected the Plains Indians was when reservation boundaries were established. Not being able to roam as the food roamed would have made it difficult to obtain food and water.
How did the plains Indians use buffalo dung?
The Plains Indians had used buffalo dung for heating a fire to warm up food that had been previously kept preserved with salts or herbs
What organ of a buffalo did the Plains Indians use to make yellow paint?
The Plains Indians used the gall bladder of a buffalo to make yellow paint. They would mix the bile from the gall bladder with other natural materials to create the yellow pigment for their artwork and decorations.
What is a tipi?
A plains native American dwelling place made out of buffalo skin and sticks
What is the importance of horses for the plain Indians?
The plains Indians would use horses to hunt buffalo. It was much easier to catch up with the buffalo herd when you could run just as fast. They also used horses to travel long distances.
