History
How did the Chumash get their name?
They originated from the Santa Barba coast: The coast had seashells and beads they used for decoration
what climate did the Chumash live in?
Mild temperate climate
what did the Chumash trade with the Europeans?
the Chumash gave the Europeans fur and animal skins while the Europeans gave the Chumash steel tools and guns.
what did the Chumash men wear during the different seasons and ceremonies?
grass aprons, animal skin robes, leggings, moccasins. for ceremonies they wore headdresses made of animal fur & colorful feathers, ear and nose ornaments (beads or rings), face and body paint.
what might the Chumash men & women do?
men were fishermen and hunters, sometimes they were soldiers that protected the tribe. women cooked, cared for the children, and made baskets, rugs, clothing, and collection of herbs.
what weapons did the Chumash use?
Obsidian was used to make arrows, spears, harpoons, knives, and scrapers.
where did the Chumash live?
On three northern channel islands of the Santa Barbara, on the south-western part present day California.
what did the Chumash gather? name 4
nuts, mushrooms, berries, various greens, roots, bulbs, herbs, seeds.
What clothes did the Chumash Women wear during the various seasons and in ceremonies?
women wore aprons or skirts made of shredded willow bark, during the cold seasons, women wore fur cloaks and robes to keep warm. during traditional or important ceremonies they were strung with shells, quills, and tassels as ornaments.
what fishing gear did the Chumash use?
they used canoes(transportation), paddles, spears,and harpoons. sometimes they would use rafts to travel in small bays and rivers.
how old is the Chumash tribe?
about 13,000 years old.
what did the Chumash eat?
acorns were a main source of food and were gathered and ground into powder for soup, bread, and cakes. the fishermen caught many fish, shellfish, and sometimes whales to cook, dry, stew, or smoke. deer, elk, fowls, rabbits, and quail were also caught inland of the Chumash tribe. dried seaweed, berries, mushrooms, roots, and bulbs were stored for the winter months
What would the Chumash hunt? list 5
shellfish, fish, deer, elk, fowls, bears, quail,seals, otters, rabbits, and other small game
when were Chumash ceremonies hosted?
when a baby was being named, when there was a marriage, when a death had occurred (mournful ceremony).
What does the name "Chumash" mean?
Bead maker or Seashell people
when did the Chumash first settle in their land?
in AD 700 Santa barba bay was settled by the Chumash
how many of the Chumash tribe members still exist today?
about 5,000 members
what would the Chumash trade? list 5+
Animal skins/fur, knives, fish, obsidian, soapstone, baskets, spears, bows & arrows, berries, seeds, and acorns.
what were the Chumash homes called and what were they made of?
Chumash houses were called 'aps and were made of willow poles, saplings, and grass mats. these were shaped in a dome formation.
What are the Chumash known for?
Rock paintings in caves found in Chumash land.
when/what Europeans settle in Chumash land? were they friendly? if so/not what did they do?
the Spanish Europeans first set foot in Chumash land in the late 1700s and forcefully attempted to convert the Chumash to Christianity.
what did the Chumash use for currency when not trading?
the chumash liked to use shells and beads as money when not trading animal skins and weapons.
what tribes did the Chumash trade with?
The Gabrielino and Kumeyaay
what was the Chumash language?
the Chumash spoke a Salinan-Seri dialect of the Hokan language.
what kind of stories did the Chumash tell?
They told legends and fairy tales, also hero stories, and stories relating to the sky.