What were Nez Perce weapons and tools like in the past?
Nez Perce fishermen used spears and nets to catch fish. Hunters used bows and arrows. In war, Nez Perce men fired their bows and arrows or fought with war spears and leather shields. What other Native Americans did the Nez Perce tribe interact with? The Nez Perce were allies of the Coeur d’Alene, Yakima, and Salish tribes. These allies often fought together against the Shoshone and Crow tribes. They also traded goods with each other. The Nez Perce were especially friendly with the Flathead Salish, and these two tribes often hunted buffalo together. What are Nez Perce arts and crafts like? Nez Perce artists are famous for their quillwork, painting, and basketry. Here is an article with pictures of different Nez Perce art forms. What kinds of stories do the Nez Perces tell? There are lots of traditional Nez Perce legends and fairy tales. Storytelling is very important to the Nez Perce Indian culture. Here is one humorous story about the origin of moccasins. What about Nez Perce religion?
