What was Blackfoot food like in the days before supermarkets?
Bison hunt The Blackfoot staple food was buffalo. Blackfoot men usually hunted the buffalo by driving them off cliffs or stalking them with bow and arrow. As they acquired horses, the Blackfoot tribe began to pursue the buffalo herds for communal hunts, moving their villages often as the buffalo migrated. In addition to buffalo meat, the Blackfoot Indians also ate small game like ground squirrels, nuts and berries, and steamed camas roots as part of their diet. What are Blackfoot arts and crafts like? Blackfoot pouch Blackfoot artists are known for their fine quill embroidery and beadwork. Here are some photo galleries of Blackfeet art and artifacts for you to look at. Blackfoot archer What were Blackfoot weapons and tools like in the past? Blackfoot hunters and warriors fired arrows from powerful long bows or fought with clubs and hide shields. Traditionally most warriors were men, but some Plains Indian women, especially widows, would ride to war with the men. The Blackfoot woman dem
