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Powhatan Indians

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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POWHATAN INDIANS

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Community Layout

  • Lived in Wigwams
  • Lived near Jamestown
  • Shamans were spiritual leaders of the community
  • Women worked very hard
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Daily Scene

  • They would throw portions of food into the fire as a sacrifice
  • Spent most of their time in doors
  • Men would hunt for food
  • Powhatans were farmers
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Set of tools used

  • spears for fishing
  • bows and arrows for hunting
  • tomahawks for warfare
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EXAMPLE OF ARTWORK

BEADWORK
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Examples of Artwork

Basket Weaving
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Interesting facts

  • Mentioned in the movie Pocahontas
  • Were almost constantly at war
  • Name means waterfall

Caylie Smith