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tepees were very important because they a slept, ate, and cured sickness in the tepees.

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bows and arrows were very important to the great plains people because they used them to shoot the buffalo.

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the great plains people did dances and ceremonies. they also did dances.

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buffalo was an important part for the native Americans because that is what they ate and they used every part of the buffalo.

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tepees and wigwams were important to the native Americans because that is were they did rituals and cooked and slept.

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Definitions of wigwams: Synonyms, Antonyms and Pronunciation

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Learn more about English word: wigwams, including definition, synonyms, antonym, pronunciation.

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Fish traps played an important part in survival because the fish were abundant and easy to catch. the fish traps were made of sticks and closed when the fish went in the trap.

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Masks were a big part of their culture because they used the masks for ceremonies and rituals. the masks were carefully carved with a stone knife.

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Native American Masks by Becky Olvera Schultz

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Native American Masks, http://www.native-expressions.com. Becky Olvera Schultz creates contemporary art in the Native American and Southwestern theme, specializing in Native American style masks and Southwestern style masks. Her Native themed masks are not wearable or ceremonial but are her personal representation of indigenous peoples made of clay, painted and adorned.

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The birch tree was important to the Native Americans because it was used for tepee and wigwams and are very tough, flexible, and highly water proof.