Buffalo Before Breakfast
Chapter 6 Stampede!
Activity
Activity: Make a war shield, bow and arrows, or lance like the Native American used when they were hunting bison.
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Shield of hide were used by the Plains Indians. They used the thick hide from the neck of the bull buffalo. After shrinking and toughening it over a fire, it was trimmed and painted by a warrior. Each warrior painted on his personal magic design, and often believed it was the design that protected him, not the shield. |
The war shields above were made by painting Plains Indian designs onto felt. After drying the felt was then stretched over a large cardboard plate and glued into place. Feathers and beads were used to decorate the shield. A leather strap was placed at the top of the shield for hanging.
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