By Madison Ureste and Christopher washington Karankawas By Madison Ureste and Christopher washington

Location If you traveled from west Galveston Bay to Corpus Christi Bay. You would find Karankawas bands roaming over the area. A mainland of Texas.

Goverment Nomadic groups coustal prairie. Were made up of at least fivegroups or bands. Each band had a chief that was always a man.

dress Dress are made out of breechcloths. And Spanish moss and Deerskin. Men and women tattooed thire bodies.

How they lived The Karankawas where very strong. So the Karankawas where nomadic huntergatherers. They hunted whatever animals they could find.

Transportation Because the karankawas sprnt so much time in the waters of the Texas Gulf coast . Even the explorer ,La Salle,tried to trade for some of these canoes. They were made from tree trunks that were hollowed out.

homes When not moving ,the Karankawas lived in huts made from willow poles ,woven mats ,and used to put together an oval shaped hut that was anywhere from 10 to 18 feet in diameter. Seven or eight people could live inside it ,with a fire in the center for heat and cooking.

tools Karankawas pottery varied from jars, globe shaped vessels, and bowls, to possibly bottles. Milling stones were used to crush seeds and nuts. They were coated inside and out with asphaltum for waterproofing.

Weapons Though also used for fishing, the bow and arrow was the main weapon of the Karankawa. The Karankawa also had lances, clubs, and tomahawks. The Karankawa raided as far north as the Caddo villages.

Family, traditions, and beliefs The Karankawa were very fond of the children. Each child was given two names. Infants where attached to a cradle board wraqpped in a loop of skin which was worn by their mothers. As soon as they where able ,children followed there parents.

summary As with the Coahuiltecans, the Texas gulf coast was a difficult place to live. The Karankawa did their best to survive in that environment. These family groups used every available resource to make their lives the best they could, and passed these skills on to their children.