Stories from a Buffalo Hide Painting
This activity explores the role of the buffalo in the lives of the American Indians of the northern plains. For centuries, the American bison--commonly called the buffalo--has been revered by various Native American peoples. The buffalo still plays a central role in many American Indian cultures. Stories passed from generation to generation--by spoken word and by pictures painted on animal hides--record the history of American Indians and the buffalo. For best viewing, set monitor resolution to 800 x 600 or more and set colors to Thousands of Color (Mac) or High Color (PC). 4.0 browsers recommended. Acknowledgements | Contact us
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