Hide

Animals, who were primarily hunted for food, are used for their hides. The Blackfoot people would make every effort to utilize the animal's resources. As they were aware that the animal had offered itself as a sacrifice, they acted with reverence. The process of harvesting hides and tanning them to produce buttery soft leather is a laborious and time-consuming one. This may take a few days or several weeks. Tanned hides were essential for survival; they could be utilized for more than just bags and clothing. In Blackfoot, the word "hide" can mean several different things: Paanssin, or tanned or smoked hide Ohpaaninnimaa, or hand-prepared hide on both sides, with oil Motokis (skin or hide, before processing).