The Taino did not wear clothing, except for a small apron worn by married women they lived in huts made of woven cane, round ones (bohios) for the general population, square ones (caneyes) for the caciques. From the local ginup fruit they extracted a black dye to paint their skin and a red dye from the Anatto seed making them look most fearful to their enemies. The Jamaican Taino were master carvers, producing many carved artifacts, including the Dujo a low wooden ceremonial stool used by caciques, and were well regarded for their skills with the bow and arrow, they hunted with a small barkless dog they kept as pets. The South coast of Jamaica was the most populated area at the time, especially around what is now Old Harbour. Jamaica had over 200 village sites ruled by chiefs or caciques.
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