Chiricahua Apache, horses meant mobility, freedom, and resistance. But they were also food in times of desperation, and trophies of war when captured in raids.Continue to Apache Horses Were Vital Allies in War, Travel, and Survival →
The Apache burden basket is one of the most iconic pieces of material culture from the Southwestern tribes. Instantly recognizable by its conical shape, woven body, leather fringe, and tin jingles, this basket carries more than just physical weight — it carries tradition, pride, and memory.Continue to Apache Burden Baskets: Meaning, Craft, and Tradition →
The Apache tribes are well known for their beautiful and practical arts and crafts. Out of all their skills, basket weaving stands out as the one they are most famous for. Apache people also make beadwork, clothing, pottery, and carvings. Each branch of the Apache tribes has their own special styles and techniques, shaped by their environment and traditions. Basket Weaving: The Best-Known Apache Craft Basket weaving is the most well-known and respected Apache craft. Apache women, especially from the…
How many Apache sub-tribes were there and where were they located?
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The original homelands of the Apache Indians were in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, western Oklahoma, Western Texas, and Northern Mexico. The Jicarilla also ranged into what is now Kansas. The Apache tribe consists of six subtribes: the Western Apache, Chiricahua, Mescalero, Jicarilla, Lipan and Kiowa. Each subtribe is from a different geographial region.
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This article is the actual text of a treaty made with the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Indians on October 21, 1867 at the Council Camp on Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas.
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The Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb is located in western Sabine Parish, Louisiana. They are recognized by the state of Louisiana and have petitioned for federal recognition.