Question

A buffalo hide robe painting of Native Americans on horseback with spears and other weapons. The Natives are attacking each other.

When worn, the buffalo-hide robe seen above would have transformed the warrior into a living representation of _______________________.
a.
the Sioux god of war
b.
the buffalo
c.
his exploits
d.
his ancestors

Answer 1

c. his exploits

The painted hide functioned as a wearable record of a warrior’s deeds; when worn it made him a living representation of his accomplishments in battle.