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People of Apache

A small story in pictures

Apache warrior
Apache warrior

Apache was originally composed of six regional groups, and each individual was composed of several local bands, they are indigenous peoples of southwestern North America, and call themselves Inde or more Nde, which means  the People..
 Apache, like most people then, and they were a nomadic people, and spent his days in hunting and gathering food. The Apache women had an important role in life, they gathered food, firewood and water, and also made ​​many beautiful baskets ..The building shelters was also obligation exclusively for women. Typical of these are Wickiup, a small hut of branches, with spherical or domed shape and size varies depending on the abundance of raw materials in the place where you are. At the top there is often a typical hole to smoke coming from the fire and a piece of leather or a blanket serves as the door.
 The traditional clothing of Apache were clothes and buckskin dresses and wore their hair long and loose, or tied with a bandage around his head, and one of the most important parts of their clothing were their high moccasins, because the ground was covered with brambles and cacti ..
 Apaches practiced shamanism and magic, and religion based on the worship of their ancestors and spiritual forces. They were very superstitious, so did war rituals osvem before his first fight, and then before each battle.
 And today, adapting to the changing world, Apache retained much of their traditional customs and rituals..




The Tribal leaders

The legent Geronimo

Geronimo

Guerriero Apache 1903

Apache 1905

Apaches village

Old Apache chief

Apache Scouts

Apache Children

Apacahe baby

Apache hunters

Apache girl

Apache women cooking

Apache picture