What kind of clothing did the Kwakiutl wear?
They would wear moccasins on their feet and long shirts and cloaks made of bark and deerskin. They also had fancy clothing for special occasions, which included leggings, cloaks, masks and ornately designed bark coverings. Today the Kwakiutl people wear modern clothing just like you: jeans, shorts, shirts, and dresses.
Why did the Kwakiutl make masks?
Masks are highly valued by the Kwakiutl, serving as potent manifestations of ancestral spirits and supernatural beings and offering these supernatural entities temporary embodiment and communication through dance and other kinds of performance (Greenville 1998: 14).
Why did the Kwakiutl not farm?
Why did the Kwakiutl not farm? Like the Inuit the Kwakiutl did no farming, but unlike the Inuit they had lots of food available. The area they inhabited was very rich in natural resources the Indians could use to survive. To get salt for their food, the women gathered seaweed.
What did the Kwakiutl do for fun?
Many Kwakiutl children like to go hunting and fishing with their fathers. In the past, Indian kids had more chores and less time to play, just like early colonial children. But they did have dolls, toys and games to play.
What was the Kwakiutl religion?
Many contemporary Kwakiutl identify themselves as Christians but incorporate traditional mythology into their faith, freely blending elements of Christian and indigenous religion.
What does each animal on a totem pole represent?
Common figures found on totem poles include the raven (a symbol of The Creator), the eagle (representing peace and friendship), the killer whale (a symbol of strength), the thunderbird, the beaver, the bear, the wolf and the frog.
Did the Kwakiutl farm?
Like the Inuit the Kwakiutl did no farming, but unlike the Inuit they had lots of food available. The area they inhabited was very rich in natural resources the Indians could use to survive. Their main source of meat was caribou.
What were the Kwakiutl healers called?
witches
Healing practices Kwakiutl healers were either witches or shaman.