they are used so that can help to work in tribes.
Native Americans of the Great Plains used almost every part of the buffalo, but the bones were not always used. Buffalo ribs were sometimes used to make the runners for snow-sleds for children's winter games; before traders brought metal arrowheads the ribs could be cut into bone arrow points; with holes drilled through a rib an arrow-maker could straighten the wooden shafts of his arrows; sections of ribs were used in the construction of women's saddles; there were probably more uses as well.
they made sleds
I dont think so!!
A buffalo typically has 13 pairs of ribs, totaling 26 ribs in its rib cage. This structure is similar to that of other large mammals, providing protection for vital organs and support for the muscular system. Each rib is attached to the vertebral column and contributes to the overall anatomy of the animal.
because the Indians and white men hunted the buffalo's for their hides and tongue to sell in the east stores, and Indians ate the buffalo's meat tongue ribs liver and heart and brains
The cut of meat that is used for Memphis style ribs are spare ribs. These ribs can be cooked in either the oven or on the grill.
it was used for meat and every part of the buffalo was eaten. pemmican (converted) hump ribs-immediatley jerky (converted) the fat was also used for oil for cooking , and oil lamps for light
The Cree weapons were: bow and arrows, spears, clubs and knives.
The words bone or ridge can be used as synonyms for the word ribs.
the plains Indians used the buffalo for everything. they used the hide of the buffalo to make their clothes and and homes. they used the meat of the buffalo for their main food supply. the bone of the buffalo was used for weapons and some times womens jewelry.
to protect your organs.