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Comanche Indians
A large break off of from the Soshone with the arrival of the horse. They moved south and populated areas of the southwest.
348 Questions
What kind of weapons did the Comanche Indians use and how did they make it?
The autumn (fall) was he time when the Pawnee tribes made tools and equipment needed during the year.
Sources for materials were limited: the buffalo and other animals, wood (mainly cottonwood, willow, elm, ash, post oak and dogwood from along the streams and riverbanks), reeds and grasses. Two important materials were missing from the Pawnee tribes' homeland: clay and stone. These were obtained in trade with other tribes or by war parties venturing into the lands of their enemies.
Buffalo hair was braided into strong rope, horns were made into eating spoons, shoulder blades made hoes or spades, bones made tools for processing hides or straightening arrowshafts, buffalo sinews made bowstrings and sewing thread.
Elm wood made large tubs (mortars) with post oak for the pestles - together they were used to process maize or other foods. Dogwood made arrowshafts, ash made bows and pipestems, post oak made bowls.
Dried grasses made mats to line the floors of earth lodges and tipis, porcupine grass made stiff brushes for the hair.
Clay was shaped into simple pots until metal cooking pots became available from white traders, stone was made into arrow points up to the 1830s (when metal trade points took over completely), sandstone blocks were used to smooth arrowshafts and pipe bowls of soft Catlinite stone.
Women made strong wooden sticks seven feet long called hiku, sharp at one end and forked at the other, for making shallow holes for tent pegs, for carrying other items or for digging in general. These hiku were about 2 1/2 inches thick. Every woman and girl knew how to make one and construction took a whole day.
Women also made tent pegs of dogwood saplings.
See links below for images:
How did the comanches use the bow?
Like all Plains tribes the Cheyenne used the ordinary bow (ma'tsheshke) and arrows (maahotse) for both hunting and warfare.
Cheyenne bows were between 33 and 52 inches long, the shorter ones made of mountain sheep horn reinforced with sinew, the longer type made of Osage orange wood, hickory or ash wood. Arrows were 24 to 28 inches and made of dogwood, fitted with turkey, buzzard or eagle feathers and metal points. The shafts were typically painted with multiple bands of colour and feathers could be trimmed into very distinctive shapes. Because of the striped turkey feathers typically used by Southern Cheyenne, the tribe was often called "Striped Feather Arrows".
A set of four sacred arrows, kept in a "medicine bundle" and entrusted to a long line of selected "keepers", were considered to be living things given to the tribe by Maheo (the creator God). They represented the entire Cheyenne people and were venerated as Holy. Each arrow was considered to be worth 100 horses.
The first link below takes you to an image of an original Cheyenne bow and arrow case, which was worn horizontally across the back:
The second link is a drawing by Cheyenne warrior Howling Wolf of himself using a bow for hunting a buffalo - his name is drawn above him in pictorial form and he seems to have used four arrows already without killing the animal (he is shooting from the buffalo's left, when hunters usually shot from the right):
How do you say grandpa in Comanche?
In Comanche, the word for grandpa is "nʉ́ǫkʉ." The Comanche language is part of the Uto-Aztecan language family and has its own unique vocabulary and structure. If you're looking to engage with the Comanche community or learn more about their language, consider exploring their cultural resources and language programs.
Where did the Comanche Indians originate?
Comanches have died over various years since they were born, like most other living humans.
Where did the Comanche people live?
Since the habitation that the Comanches lived in was flat and dry, I would guess that they would have been in the Great Plains. To backup this answer, the Comanche not only controlled part of Texas, but also part of Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
What food did the Comanche Indians eat?
- · The main food for the Comanches was buffalo. Comanche men hunted the buffalo using a bow and arrow or driving them off cliffs but when horses were introduced into North America, the Comanche tribe began to pursue the buffalo for communal hunts.
- · In addition to buffalo meat, the Comanches ate small rabbits, fish from the lakes and rivers, gathered nuts, berries and wild potatoes
What were the comanches known for?
The Comanche were known for their skill as horsemen and raiders as well as their prevention of the white settlement of Texas.
Why are Native Americans excluded from history?
History books were primarily written by non natives and therefore written from their own point of view. Additionally, the Indian, generally, was not viewed as anything more than an animal until the very late 1800's when they were finally declared Humans under the law. Therefore their contributions became inconsequential. That is changing as more Native Americans are writing their own histories.
History is always written by the victor. There is not total exclusion of Native Americans from history, however their perspectives are not often represented. And perspectives of these Peoples has changed over time.
In the first years of East Coast contact, Native Americans were necessary for the survival of the colonists. There were grave misunderstandings of attitudes of the native cultures because of differences between them and those who came from Europe. As time progressed, tribes became allies and enemies and everything in between. Also, Native Americans are not one people with one culture throughout the contiguous United States.
Often, that which is not understood or considered praise-worthy is excluded from another culture's history except as a cautionary tale.
How did comanches make their shelters?
The Comanches constructed their shelters, known as tipis, using a framework of wooden poles arranged in a conical shape. They covered these poles with animal hides, usually from buffalo, which provided insulation and protection from the elements. The design allowed for easy assembly and disassembly, making it suitable for their nomadic lifestyle. Tipis were also strategically oriented with the entrance facing away from prevailing winds for added comfort.
Why were the Comanche thought to be rich and powerful?
The Comanche were "The Lords of the Southern Plains" because of their success with the horse. They not only raided other tribes and settlers (amassing wealth) but owned large herds of fine horses.
Would a apache kill a Comanche?
No.because a comanche can ride on horseback has his war lance. But apaches WOULD kill sometimes, mostly with his bow.
Is Geronimo related to Quanah Parker?
The two are not related. Geronimo was Apache (who lived in Arizona and New Mexico) and Quannah was Comanche (who lived mostly in Texas, traveling to Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.) Quannah was also half white, as his mother was Cynthia Ann Parker, a white captive of the Comanche.
What are the Comanche known for?
The Comanche were known for their skilled horsemanship and terrorization of whites along the Texas frontier, in effect keeping much of the Southwest unsettled for some time.
What are facts about the Hatteras Indians?
They Are located in the Cape Hatteras of NC! And are associated with the Lumbee Tribe.
Who is in charge of each group of the Comanche?
The Comanche society was organized into various bands, each led by a chief, who was typically chosen for their leadership qualities, bravery, and wisdom. While the chief held authority, decisions were often made collectively with the council of elders and respected warriors. This system allowed for a degree of democratic participation, with input from various members of the community, especially in matters of warfare and resource allocation. Overall, leadership was fluid and could change based on circumstances, such as hunting success or warfare outcomes.
