Native American Traditions

noun a soft, yellowish or grayish leather made from the skin of a deer or similar animal

adjective made of buckskin or resembling buckskin

• The horse was adorned in a beautiful buckskin saddle.
• I love wearing my buckskin jacket when it gets cold.
• Check out his new buckskin boots, they're so cool!
• Her smooth buckskin voice captivated the audience.

noun a type of cosmetic used by some indigenous peoples for ceremonial or war purposes

• The warriors applied intricate designs of war paint on their faces before heading into battle.
• She loves to put on some war paint before going out for a night on the town.
• I'm ready to put on my war paint and tackle this project head-on.
• Her confidence was like war paint, empowering her to face any challenge that came her way.

noun a small hoop containing a woven mesh and feathers or beads, believed to give its owner good dreams by trapping the bad ones

• The dreamcatcher is a traditional Native American craft used to protect sleeping individuals from bad dreams.
• I bought a dreamcatcher at the souvenir shop to hang above my bed.
• Check out this cool dreamcatcher I found at the flea market!
• She saw the dreamcatcher as a symbol of hope and positivity in her life.

noun a type of plant that grows on the prairie and is known for its aromatic properties

• Prairie sage is a type of plant native to the grasslands of North America.
• My grandma swears by prairie sage for its healing properties.
• I heard prairie sage is the new trend in holistic medicine.
• The prairie sage symbolizes resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.