Pawnee Indians
Published on Feb 04, 2019
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The Pawnee people were known for having a lot of festivals, many involving religion. The Harvest Festival was held each September at dark when the stars could be seen so that their people would be able to find their way home.Most of the Pawnee ceremonies revolved around the use of magic objects and herbs because Pawnee men and women believed heavily in magic and spirits.
Photo by Andrew James
The Pawnee Indians were sedentary. were successful farmers, and twice every year they would go and hunt for buffalo and deer. they would eat some of the meat, then the rest would be dried and become jerky for them to eat.They grew corn, beans, squash, and sunflowers.
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Pawnee women wore deerskin skirts and poncho-like blouses. Pawnee men wore breechcloths and leather leggings. Men did not usually wear shirts, but warriors sometimes wore special buckskin war shirts. The Pawnees wore moccasins on their feet, and in cold weather, they wore long buffalo-hide robes. A Pawnee lady's dress or warrior's shirt was fringed and often decorated with beadwork and painted designs.
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Pawnee Indian leaders sometimes wore the long Native American headdresses that Plains Indians are famous for. More often, Pawnee men shaved their heads except for a scalplock (one long lock of hair in back) and wore a porcupine roach on top. Pawnee women wore their hair either loose or braided. The Pawnees also painted their faces for special occasions. They used different patterns for war paint, religious ceremonies, and festive decoration.
Photo by Leeds Museums and Galleries
