History of North America

What did the desert southwest Indians trade?

Items traded by the Desert Southwest Indians included:

- Foodstuffs: Mesquite beans, maize (corn), squash, prickly pear fruit, fish, and game meat.

- Minerals and Stones: Turquoise, copper, obsidian (volcanic glass), and flint.

- Pottery: Various types of pottery including utilitarian and ceremonial pieces.

- Textiles: Cotton and wool blankets, robes, and loincloths.

- Jewelry: Beads, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made of shells, stones, and metal.

- Basketry: Woven baskets and mats.

- Animal Products: Hides, furs, feathers, and bone tools.

- Ceremonial and Religious Items: Items such as fetishes, masks, and medicine bags.