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Mohave Indians
Living in the Southwest US, they lived along the rivers of the area, particularly the Colorado River.
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What musical instrument did the Mojave tribe use?
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The Anasazi used beautiful turquoise and jet inlay in flutes and whistles made from animal bones. They also made clay bells and wooden flutes. Drums were very prevalent from small hand drums to the platform drums in Casa Rinconada at Chaco Canyon.
What food did Mojave Indians eat?
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They probably ate what they grew, pumpkins, corn, beans etc. maybe fish (they lived by the river). And anything they trapped. The Mojave were actually very advanced in farming and agriculture. plus used bakugan to help with battling
What traditions did the Mojave Indians have?
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They had ceremonies, dances, and religious ceremonies/ dances. One of the dances was the snake dance
What did Mojaves use as homes?
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They made two different kinds of dwelling in different areas. Along the Colorado river they built huts on stilts, with floors raised off the ground in case of sudden floods. Away from the rivers, they built much more solid lodges of wood and clay with thick walls to keep out the heat of the day and the cold of the night.
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What kind of clothes did the kiowa Indians wear?
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Kiowa women wore long deerskin dresses painted with yellow and green tribal designs.. Kiowa men wore breechcloths and leather leggings, and usually went shirtless. The Kiowas wore moccasins on their feet, and in cold weather, they wore long buffalo-hide robes. Later, Kiowa people adapted European costume such as cloth dresses and vests, which they decorated with fringes, ribbons, and fancy beading. Here is a site with pictures of Kiowa outfits, and some photos and links about Indian clothes in general. Kiowa Indian men didn't wear long warbonnets like the Sioux. Sometimes they wore turban-like hats made of otter pelts. Traditionally, Kiowa people only cut their hair when they were in mourning. Kiowa men wore their hair in braids, sometimes with a forelock or pompadour in front. Sometimes they wrapped their braids in fur. Kiowa women wore their hair either loose or braided and wore tribal tattoos on their foreheads. The Kiowas also painted their faces for special occasions.
How did the Mojave Indians make a living?
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Trade, the Mojave Indians traded their goods for other goods or what was money back then.
What type of shelter did Mojave Indians have?
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The Mojave people lived along the banks of the Colorado River. These farmers had two types of housing:
- Near the river they lived in thatched huts on stilts to protect them from floods.
- Away from the flood zone they had wood frame houses that were packed with clay. These were excellent desert shelters as they kept out the summer heat, winter cold and desert storms.
What did Mojave use as money?
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They had no need for money. They grew, made, trapped, or traded for what they needed.
What kind of tool did the Mojave Indians use?
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- The Mojave Indians used bows and arrows
- The mojave Indians used leather sheilds to protect themselves
- The mojave Indians used clubs in war
What weapons did the Mohave tribe use?
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Various types of long-range and short-range bows. Arrows, fire arrows. Rifles, and muskets, pistols from Spaniards and post Spaniard days. Captured swords and sabers. Spears and lances where widely used as well as javelins. Hatchets (stone and metal) and different types of clubs. Throwing sticks similar to Australian Aborigine's boomerang (but they didn't come back after throwing). Slings and many improvised weapons. Today we Navajos use everything from M4 Carbines, M16s, AT4s, M240, M2, etc.
