The Kumeyaay Tribe

The Kumeyaay Tribe

1. Spanish renamed the Kumeyaay tribe The Digueños.
2. The Kumeyaay ate grunion, mollusks, rabbit, wild fruits berries and acorn.
3. The three groups or bands the Kumeyaay were divided into were the Ipai, Tipai, and the Kamia.
4. The Kumeyaay did not convert into christianity.
5. On November 4 and 5, 1775 the Kumeyaay surrounded Mission San Diego de Alcala, set fire, and attacked Spaniards.
6. 2o,ooo Kumeyaay live in San Diego today.
7. Women tattooed their chins, foreheads, cheeks, arms, and breasts. Men tattooed their legs. tattoos were used for body decoration and ceremonial purposes.
8. Kumeyaay wore willow bark skirts, and men wore nothing, just a belt to hold tools for hunting. Sometimes wore agave fiber sandals, but were usually barefoot.
9. Kumeyaay were experts in making baskets. They were worn as hats for men and women. They were also used as baskets to carry items, or as bowls to carry water, and to cook.
10. We can view Kumeyaay artifacts at Cuyamaca State Park.
11. In my opinion the most important thing i would teach my son is how the the Kumeyaay dressed, lived, and ate. I think this is important for him to know because there are differences between tribes.