*Native Ute Indians inhabited the Garfield County area in earlier days. Some Ute people still live in this area today.
*These Indians lived in small groups and hunted and gathered for their food. They hunted small game and deer, buffalo, and elk. Seeds, fruits, and roots were gathered by the women. The Spanish thought it was disgusting that the Utes sometimes ate insects, such as grasshoppers. But, the Utes thought that when the Spanish ate eggs, it was disgusting.
*When the Utes hunted, they used bows and arrows. While fighting, the men used their war spears and hide shields. They also fired their arrows.
*Storytelling was a Ute specialty. Fairy tales and legends, like the one about a man-eating monster, were a traditional part of Ute culture.
*Ute Indians were very creative and did things like basket weaving, pottery, and bead work.
No comments:
Post a Comment