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HOPI
BY:ISAIAHD
11/20/13
• Since time immemorial the Hopi people have lived in Hopituskwa and have
maintained our sacred covenant with Maasaw, the ancient caretaker of the
earth, to live as peaceful and humble farmers respectful of the land and its
resources. Over the centuries we have survived as a tribe, and to this day have
managed to retain our culture, language and religion despite influences from
the outside world.
GENERALLY, HOPI WOMEN WERE IN CHARGE OF THE HOME AND
FAMILY. HOPI CLANS ARE MATRILINEAL, WHICH MEANS HOPI
PEOPLE TRACE THEIR FAMILY THROUGH THEIR MOTHERS. HOPI
MEN WERE IN CHARGE OF POLITICS, AGRICULTURE AND WAR.
HOPI POLITICAL LEADERS AND WARRIORS WERE TRADITIONALLY
ALWAYS MEN. BOTH GENDERS TOOK PART IN STORYTELLING,
MUSIC AND ARTWORK, AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE.
ORIGINALLY, HOPI MEN DIDN'T WEAR MUCH CLOTHING-- ONLY BREECHCLOTHS OR
SHORT KILTS (MEN'S SKIRTS). HOPI WOMEN WORE KNEE-LENGTH COTTON DRESSES
CALLED MANTAS. A MANTA FASTENED AT A WOMAN'S RIGHT SHOULDER, LEAVING
HER LEFT SHOULDER BARE. MISSIONARIES DIDN'T THINK THIS DRESS STYLE WAS
MODEST ENOUGH, SO IN THE 1900'S MANY HOPI WOMEN STARTED WEARING
BLOUSES UNDERNEATH THEIR MANTAS. THIS STYLE IS STILL IN USE TODAY. MEN AND
WOMEN BOTH WORE DEERSKIN MOCCASINS ON THEIR FEET. FOR DANCES AND
SPECIAL OCCASIONS, WOMEN PAINTED THEIR MOCCASINS WHITE AND WRAPPED
WHITE STRIPS OF DEERSKIN AROUND THEIR SHINS AS LEGGINGS. HERE IS A SITE WITH
SKETCHES OF NAVAJO AND HOPI CLOTHING STYLES, AND SOME PHOTOS AND LINKS
ABOUT INDIAN CLOTHING IN GENERAL.
The Hopis were expert farming people. They planted crops of corn,
beans, and squash, as well as cotton and tobacco, and raised turkeys
for their meat. Hopi men also hunted deer, antelope, and small game,
while women gathered nuts, fruits, and herbs. Favorite Hopi meals to
eat included hominy, baked beans, soups, and different types of
cornbread. Here is a website with more information about Southwest
Indian food.