Beautiful picture. You can sense calm and harmony from it.

Unfortunately these are staged. The chief's headdress was ceremonial and not worn for hunting. I don't believe native Americans used bridles on their horses either as they did not work steel for the bite.

She has stunning beauty

I've been to Canyon de Chelly several times. The bottom floor of the canyon requires a back country permit and an authorized Navajo guide. There are roughly 40 or so families that still reside within the National Monument boundaries. Being part Indian I have been given several tours of the Navajo Nation. This photo is very indicative of how the Canyon still looks today.

The cradleboard can then be carried in the mother's arms, worn on her back like a backpack for travel, propped up on the ground like a baby chair, or secured to a sled for longer journeys. After horses were introduced to the Americas, cradleboards in some tribes began to be designed to hang off the side of a horse as well. Not all Native Americans used these baby carriers -- families didn't traditionally bring infants out of the village in some tribes, so they didn't need a special way to carry them.

As the Indian Wars became fewer and further between; and gunpowder made its' way west. The Spear (or staff) became more of a symbolic thing. However; the Spear still showed fur from the "big hunt", maybe a scalp and a feather from a lucky throw. Originally used as a thrusting weapon in hand-to-hand combat, after the introduction of horses, war lances became a prestigious weapon of mounted warriors, and took on symbolic and ceremonial importance in some tribes as well.

This hairstyle was known as a butterfly whorl. The Tewa People mostly lived on the Arizona and New Mexico vicinity.

Wow

Such wisdom in his face...

So many childhood memories coming to my mind now. I loved Karl May's books. I remember like I was imagining myself sitting next to teepee or riding horses with Winnetou...lovely times. Thanks for all these pictures they are interesting and beautiful.

What a wonderful face.

I see sadness in her eyes....

How lovely!

It is important to know the customs of the tribe to understand what exactly is going on. Very interesting boats and Indian dress for this occasion!

Reminds me of Zazu from the lion king

Now, that is a face of gritty determination !

My goodness such knowledge

That baby must have felt so safe in there!

handsome

princess mononoke

The origin of princess Leia : )

This reminds me of the photo of the Afghan girl from Time magazine

Majestic

'as far as Im concerned, its a four seasons' finally a city!

This blanket is a treasure! It's gorgeous.

those are boys, not girls

Nightmares!

Original Hi-Tops.

everyttime i see those faces full of natural dignity and knowledge, i want to leave all the smartphone and central heating and nine-to-five b******t behind me and move into a tipi

Beautiful

yes, Great Hair- so thick, it seems like a wig- but real- nice hair!

Intriguing picture. Also still kindof painfull to see such an old picture with the Natives in their land called "British" Columbia

he is well prepared for le tour de france

The Real Deal- such energy

These pictures are wonderful, but I have to say that I find your comments mostly inane.

Is he wearing capris?

Beautiful young woman.

Depressing

skulls i can vibe but he's holding a leg with a mangled foot attached ummm doc

a moustache?

Native Hemlock - Officially called Tsuga, this is type of Conifer tree in the Pine family. Unlike poison hemlock (conium), the species of Tsuga are not poisonous. Western Hemlock, technically called west coast of North America. It was often used by area tribes as a dye, for tanning hides, making baskets and wooden items. The pitch was often applied topically as a poultice or slave for colds and to prevent sunburn. A decoction of pounded bark was also used in the treatment of hemorrhages. Another species, commonly known as Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) was also used by Native Americans. The Menominee and the Forest Potawatomi used the inner bark and twigs it in a tea to relieve colds and fever. It was also used to treatflu, kidney or bladder problems, diarrhea, as a gargle for mouth and throat problems, and externally to wash sores and ulcers.

"Bringer of confusion". Donald?