ADORNMENT OF THE NORTHWESTERN NATIVE

AMERICANSAlexis

Women

Long shirts and leggings Rough, thick robes usually made from animal

skins that women had to prepare themselves Moccasins were also made from animal skins

look similar to modern day Moccasins Trusses covered women’s chest which most of

the time made from grass Sometimes women added accessories to their

everyday wardrobe whether to symbolize their culture or value towards something

Beaded necklace, porcupine quills or feathers

Men Common headdress made from a large

amount of eagle feathers length of headdress could symbolize a mans seniority within the tribe

Leggings “Boot” moccasins to cover a larger

amount of the legs due to the amount of time spent hunting

Some decorated their faces with ink marks to symbolize things in nature and their culture as well as wearing decorative items like women

Interesting Fact Grandmothers would make ‘dancing’

costumes for grandchildren that would be used during rituals to present the maturity level that the child has reached