The Importance of the Buffalo Flashcards
Why was the Buffalo important for the Native Americans?
Because it was used for various things, such as shelter food and furniture.
The Buffalo’s Horns, what was that used for?
It was used for. Arrow Straighteners, Cups, Fire Straighteners, Headdress Ornaments, Ladles, Spoons, Toys and Quill Flatteners.
The Buffalo’s Fat, what was that used for?
It was used for Cooking, to make Soap and as Hair Grease.
The Buffalo’s Fur, what was that used for?
It was used for Decoration Clothes and Stuffing for Saddles and Pillows, and to make Mittens and Rope.
The Buffalo’s Tanned Hide, what was that used for?
It was used for Bags, Bedding, Blankets, Clothes, Dolls, Dresses, Drums, Leggings, Mittens, Moccasins, Pouches, Robes, Saddles and Tipi Covers.
The Buffalo’s Rawhide, what was that used for?
It was used for Bags, Belts, Containers, Horse Harnesses, Lashings, Masks, Sheaths, Shields, Snowshoes, String and Travois Lashings.
The Tail, what was that used for?
It was used for Fly Swats, Ornaments and Whips.
The Bladder, what was that used for?
It was used for Food Bags.
The Sinews, what was that used for?
It was used for Bowstrings and Thread.
The Dung, what was that used for?
It was used for Fuel (Buffalo Chips) and often smoked by men in ceremonies.
The Bones, what were they used for?
It was used for Arrowheads, Dice, Game Counters, Jewellery, Knives, Needles, Paintbrushes, Saddle Frames, Shovels, Sledge Runners and War Clubs.
The Gall, what was that used for?
It was used to make Yellow Paint, The Liver was eaten raw as a delicacy.
The Intestines, what was that used for?
It was used for Buckets and Cooking Vessels.
The Hooves, what were they used for?
It was used to make Glue, and also to make Ratties and Tools.
The Heart, what were they used for?
It was cut out from the body and left on the ground to give new life to the herd. The buffalo’s heart was sacred. The heart would also be been eaten raw to represent strength and that they can possess the heart of a buffalo.
