Tipi's were designed to be easily set up or taken down to allow hunting party camps to be moved to follow game migrations, like Buffalo, Elk and the like.
and not all Amerindians used them.
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Hadrí:yohsgęnyohgwaˀ
The Haudenosaunee "Iroquois" War-Band.
The Infamously Violent Warriors who fought like madmen in a trance like state. Striking fear in the hearts of many.
A Thread. Will likely add more to it later after I upload it as well because there's a lot to cover.
Lakota Feather Tradition of Warrior Symbol has always been cool as hell to me.
hell we Cayuga were once Headhunters but still, this has always fascinated me.
Incas, Aztecs, and Mayans are well known in New World History
But the USA had its own Civilizations
The Mississippi Mound Builders spread thousands of miles across the river valley
The largest city, Cahokia, supports tens of thousands of people
Anthropology Thread🧵
Because of the Influx of Christians on my posts.
This is me, unironically.
I'm not the one to interact with if your going to be trying to preach, your words will fall on deaf ears.
Praise to the Great Spirits of the Eternal Sky, the Storm, the Bloody War, the Dawn and Tribe.
im never gonna get over how crazy good this Tibetan Skeleton Dancer from 1925 looks.
for real... major First Nations Ghost Dancer Vibe, just needs Fire.
i was the Native kid with White Friends who played Cowboys and Indians, it always ended with me play "Scalping" them, then us eating Ice Cream and watching Transformers or Power Rangers.
the Redskins mascot doesn't bug me.
i am Red and Proud, we are Blood and Fire.
I grew up with these kinds of images, and we played Cowboys and Indians as kids. I never looked down on the Indians, I was always taught they were a noble people which is WHY sports teams named themselves after them, like the Spartans
You don’t pick *loser names* for your team
"I'm a 10th generation Cherokee Princess who's a Descendant of Geronimo and Blue Thunder. Teach me the Ways of the Shaman"
Me: Shaman is Siberian, the word is Medicine Man.
"Teach me the Way of the Shaman."
Me: the Spirits said you make them Cringe.
"I was hoping to deepen my appreciation of shamanic ancestral healin..."
"HNNGRR" *BANG* "HNNGGRR"
"to demystify the process for some of my clients?"
*BANG BANG BANG*
"nothing?"
"my ancestors remade my skeleton in the 7th hell and did my neck bones wrong, it fckn hurts"
Chief Wickaninnish of the Tla-o-qui-aht people "formerly known as Clayoquot" was the most powerful leader in the region and he controlled the west coast of Vancouver Island, from Tofino south.
The Hadrí:yohsgęnyohgwaˀ or "Feasters of the Dead" were groups formed by the adolescent boys of the Tribe and was the final transition from the long process of Boyhood to Manhood.
while it was signed out by many Tribes.
the Apache and Navajo for example, this was more lip service than anything.
as many continued to the use the symbol because of its deep religious tradition and cultural importance.
the Wei'ti'sige
the Iroquois Cannibal Monster, its Connection to our Medicine Animal and Cultural Taboo.
a Thread.
let me Preface this with as a Traditionalist. i do not discuss this lightly. i take it extremely seriously.
the Hopewell Copper Headdress and my drawing of my interpretation of it.
the Hopewell and Owasco being the Ancestors of us Iroquois, im planning on doing a art spread for both eventually and just decided to start with this.
no worries, ill finish the body soon.
Although the Hadrí:yohsgęnyohgwaˀ only lasted a Year, the training would have started before puberty and continued until you had taken the Oath of War to Aireskoi The Bloodthirsty War God and Hawenneyu The Sky Father God.
One could not complete the test for Manhood without becoming connected to their Medicine Animal. As the Medicine Animal was not just a Spirit Guide but a very component of the Self. Those who Neglect their Medicine Animal invite sickness, death, disease and Weakness on themselves
Got around to reading it
@huhlakat
My Review as a Iroquois.
No Criticism, just Context where it is needed.
A Short Thread because the information is Generally Correct. Spoilers, we did have Slaves and a Caste System and we Did Practice Cannibalism as a Religious thing.
What if you launched a war against your neighbours, not to gain land or treasure, but to forcibly create new people?
The Iroquois Wars for Mourning, Grief, Revenge and Beavers in the 17th Century.
always interesting to learn of other groups that practiced Hęnǫ́:gwehsadekǫ́:nih.
though, we never consumed Brains, we ate the Heart, Lungs, Liver, Stomach and keep the Head intact as Trophies.
Fore people of the Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. The tribe suffered from a fatal neurological disease called kuru. The condition was caused by prions and transmitted through the mortuary practice of eating the brains of deceased family members
That could have been anywhere from 17 to 20 depending on many factors. Once the test had been finished the Boy come start becoming a Man, to do this he had to have killed multiple enemies and removed their heads as Trophies and Have a Wife.
Cahokia's Birdman Copper Ceremonial Grave Goods.
found relatively close to Copper Serpents fragments.
which is interesting, on account of the factor the Great Spirit of storms is Accompanied by Birds of Prey, wears Eagle Regalia and is a Serpent Slayer.
finished.
Hé-No The Iroquois Great Spirit of Storms, Thunder, Lightning, Wind, Rain, Fertility, Mountains, Floods, Earthquakes, Destroyer of Monsters and Son of the Sky Father.
next im going to do either Hawenneyu the Sky Father or Gendenwitha the Dawn/our Mother.
done for now, will add more later and make it full bodied eventually and do a background.
a Art Piece Dedicated to my Forefathers, may they know only my unending Love and Respect for them.
the Early Caddoan Mississippian Complex, not to be confused with the Caddo Language family group.
is the earliest known of the Mound Tradition, starting in around 850 predating Cahokia by at least 50 years.
leading to the progression of Adena - Hopewell Moundbuilder Culture.
Historically, they have been used by the Great Plains and Canadian Prairies of North America, notably the seven tribes of the Sioux, as well as among the Iowa people, the Otoe and Pawnee, and among the Blackfeet, Crow, Assiniboines, Arapaho and Plains Cree.
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many of our cultures and civilizations and First Nations from other regions have used other types of dwellings such as Pueblos, Wigwams, Hogans, Chickees and Longhouses.
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Iroquoian/Algonquin/Siouan Wood Working Tools and Weapons from the Old Copper Culture era
Milwaukee Public Museum.
for those uneducated we used Cold Smithing.
we Heated the Copper to a desired temperature and Hammered it into Shape.
Noble Savage Moment, might get a bit of flack for it but...
We Iroquois liked the British, we had amicable relationships with them since the 17th century, it was our Enemy Cousins the Algonquin who Sided with the French that caused turmoil.
Plus the Colonies as well.
Ot-Ne-Yar-Heh "Stone Coat" the Great Spirit of the Tribe, is who you would call bigfoot, hes is of the Genoskwa
"Stone Men" or "Mountain Giants" Large, Hairy, people born of and living within the Mountains and are opposed to the Great Spirits but of them.
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Ot-Ne-Yar-Heh the Great Spirit of the Tribe.
the Stone Giant who Sided with us in the War against the Giant, thought to be because his Mother was one of the Giants but his Father was the Great Spirit Sky Father, making him the Sibling of the Great Spirits of Dawn, Storm and War.
The name “Canada” comes from the Iroquois word “kanata” meaning “village” or “settlement”
In 1535, 2 Native boys told French explorer Jacques Cartier about the route to kanata, they were actually referring to the village of Stadacona, the site of the now City of Québec.
something that truly bothers me when others speak on us Iroquois is the lack of understanding they have of us, Iroquois really is a Family of related Languages and there is roughly 50 related Iroquoian Family Groups split into 2 Groups.
Great Lakes and Mountain. 🧵
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Chief Quanah Parker. Comanche. 1891.
Quanah Parker was never elected chief by his people but was appointed by the federal government as principal chief of the entire Comanche Nation but he was a War leader of the Kwahadi ("Antelope") band.
working on art for my upcoming Story art book revolving around my peoples cultural oral traditions.
currently just works in progress.
2 of our most important Great Spirits, Hawenneyu the Sky Father and his Daughter, Gendenwitha the Dawn, our Great Mother.
1864, 14-year-old Robert McGee and his family decided to migrate west.
150 Sioux rode in, shooting arrows and firearms, and mowed down the teamsters within minutes, and the group was slaughtered. he was Scalped but Lived.
Colorized.
History is Fun.
Aireskoi, The Bloodthirsty Iroquois god of war, identified with the Aurora Borealis. While other Iroquois souls would go to other places, Warriors slain in battle got to reside with Aireskoi in the heavens, their souls glowing with the grandeur of their Gloriousness.
this is cute.
i love it this.
we Cayuga - Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ the "People of the Great Swamp" are called Keepers of the Sacred Pipe and as such, called "People of the Sacred Pipe"
terribly drawn, however it is to serve a purpose.
the most common Question i get is "what makes a Great Spirit different from other beings that are Worshipped among us Iroquois."
this.
in the most SIMPLE terms, the beings with which we Trace Ancestry to, are above others.
Owasco the Shell Bead Artist and Hopewell the Moundbuilders.
a Agrarian Culture the other a Warrior Culture.
what Great Mysteries you Hold, oh Forefathers and Foremothers of us Haudenosaunee.
if only a momentary peak into your lives.
i would still want more.
Haudenosaunee "Iroquois" Traditional Dress.
Men and Women.
Male Model - Jodan Smith, Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan.
Female Model - Kehala Smith, Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan.
Always celebrate your Kin, you Carry your Ancestors in your Blood, act accordingly.
Hawenneyu The Iroquois Sky Father.
The other night I decided to draw him so I set up a offering and asked him to only reveal to me what so deems fitting and this was how he came to me in my sleep.
More prayers and future drawings coming soon hopefully. 🙏🏽🙇🏽♂️
Cahokia was the largest and most influential settlement of the Mississippian culture, also called the City of Plenty because it was a Seat of Worship, a Hub of Trade, where the majority of our Trade Routes connected and Distribution systems linked.
the Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ or 'Cayuga' Wetlands. where my people get our name from.
the reason we are Called People of the Great Swamp is due to us Living in the Swamplands, Worshipping in the Swamplands and making Offerings/Sacrifices in the Swamps.
these are my Holy Land.
Blessed is Deganawida the Great Peace Maker, Warrior-Poet.
Blessed is Haiwatha the Song Weaver/Silver Eyes, the Prophet.
Blessed is Jigonhsasee the Mother of Nations, Giver of Life.
the Founders of the Iroquois Confederacy.
the Iroquois Flag.
Purple is considered "the color of the Iroquois" as it is the color derived from the mollusk shells used in making the wampum. The four squares and one tree each represent one of the original Five Noble Nations of the Haudenosaunee.
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Engraved conch shell cup from Spiro Culture Complex Mounds.
found with many other such pieces, interestingly enough In historic accounts from the 16th and 17th century, the Black Drink is usually drank in rituals using a cup made of marine shell such as this.
Chief Saturiwa of the Timucua chiefdom centered at the mouth of the St. Johns River in Florida, during the 16th century prepares his men for battle making the Sacred Black Drink "Yaupon Tea" Yaupon Holly.
Cahokia actually had over 120 Mounds originally, all with Temples or other buildings. which covered roughly 6-8 miles and comprised at least 40 thousand people. each split into different sections.
The wolf is the largest member of the Canidae family.
On average, adult wolves measure 105–160 cm in length and 80–85 cm at shoulder height, but weight and size increase proportionally with latitude.
[📹 wnanimals]
well... youd get a mix of Deer, Fish, Squash, Frybread, Pemmican, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers, Corn, Succotash, Beans, Wild Rice, Zucchini, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Onions, Ect.
it would be a good buisness venture.
The Teal is Iroquois Territory, the Black is where Iroquois Artifacts have been found, the Red is some of our oldest Stories have been Traced to.
If you look at the Blue line it clearly shows we followed a Waterway, Going from Lake to Lake Area. River by River.
no Work Soon, so i can Relax.
Kids are Happy and Healthy.
Wife is Happy and Healthy.
Wife's Garden is Growing in Wonderfully.
Dad, Uncle and Me going Fishing soon.
my Aunty has been Sober a Year Today.
new Tattoo's on the way.
damn, Life is Good.
this Pre-Columbian trade routes in the Western US is well done.
i wish it incorporated every trade route, not just the Western half. we Eastern Woodlands Groups got some of our Blue Pigments from trades with Southeastern groups who got them from trades with groups out West.
We Iroquois got the name from our Rival Cousins, the Algonquin. It comes from the Algonquin word Irinakhoiw "Adder" or "Rattlesnake"
After French contact the "OIS" was added to the end.
Irinakhoiw-ois and the name Iroquois came to be.
We are the Haudenosaunee, Childrens of Dawn.
its only "speculative" as to why it was abandoned to Non-Natives, we had to leave due to a plethora of reasons, it also wasnt 1350 when we left, Cahokia remained a place of Worship until the 1700s.
its decline came in the 1300s.