This is the first of a three part series on the native Coastal Miwok Indians.
Did YOU know?
The California Coastal Miwok Indians were some of the most spiritual and sustainable tribes that inhabited North America. There were three other tribes that the coastal valley Miwok natives traded with: the Olamentko from Bodega Bay, the Lekahtwutko from Sonoma County and the Hookooeko from Southern Marin. The Miwok currency was in shells which they traded for obsidian. The increase in trade and socializing with the neighboring tribes secured a peaceful Miwok society.
Did YOU know?
The California Coastal Miwok Indians were some of the most spiritual and sustainable tribes that inhabited North America. There were three other tribes that the coastal valley Miwok natives traded with: the Olamentko from Bodega Bay, the Lekahtwutko from Sonoma County and the Hookooeko from Southern Marin. The Miwok currency was in shells which they traded for obsidian. The increase in trade and socializing with the neighboring tribes secured a peaceful Miwok society.
Here are pictures I took from the Marin History Museum’s Collections. These are clam shell disks that the local Miwoks would trade for Obsidian arrows from neighboring tribes such as the Pomo.
The non-aggressive lifestyles of the Miwok created the platform for
exquisite artistry. As many artists and writers reside in the Miwok territory today, there is no question that Marin County is full of natural beauty worth describing. The Miwok traveled throughout the area based on the seasonal changes; they never damaged the land and always gave thanks for what they used to their animistic gods. This same belief of preservation can be used today if Marin County citizens can continue to protect the remaining parks and create better lifestyles that reduce their carbon footprint.
exquisite artistry. As many artists and writers reside in the Miwok territory today, there is no question that Marin County is full of natural beauty worth describing. The Miwok traveled throughout the area based on the seasonal changes; they never damaged the land and always gave thanks for what they used to their animistic gods. This same belief of preservation can be used today if Marin County citizens can continue to protect the remaining parks and create better lifestyles that reduce their carbon footprint.
By Sarah Jochumson, Collections Intern.
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