Many who paint native Nation castings often like to know what colors were the most common in a particular region of the country.
In the Plains area, dyes and paint were made from processing minerals and plants. Common colors were yellow, red and gray-black (charcoal). White was available but is not mentioned as being used a lot. There is evidence of blue and green being available from copper ore but most cultural history of Plains tribes does not recognize their frequent use.
Our Place in the Sun The Northern Great Plains
- Bibliography
Plains Indians Colors for Uniforms
Native Nations of the Great Northern Plains
Warrior Societies
Weapons and Warfare on the Plains
Examples of Warrior Dress from Artwork of the Region
More Our Place in the Sun Issues' Table of Contents
- TPP Fall 2002: Texas-Southern Plains Region
TPP Summer 2002: The American Southwest
TPP Spring 2001: Muskogee Wars
TPP Winter 2001: SE Atlantic Coast Native Nations
TPP Fall 2000: America's Far West
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