They resided in wigwams, which were oval-shaped dwellings constructed of braided reeds. For stability, they were wrapped with wood sticks. The closely coiled reeds provided a strong, waterproof roof. A community would have a lot of these dwellings. They also used clay pots for cooking food. The Miami people lived on and around what is now known as Biscayne Bay. Their main industry was fishing, but they also farmed and hunted game. In addition to wampum, the Indians made baskets out of willow and cured fish skin into leather. They painted their bodies using natural pigments found in berries or roots. Women wore the fur of animals such as beavers or minks. Men wore breechclouts and leggings made from deerskin or cotton. The Miami people had many wars over the years with other tribes. In 1763, all the Indian settlements along the Atlantic coast were destroyed when a huge storm swept across the land. The only survivors were a few families who had moved away from the coast. These people are called "Blackbirds" because of the color of their skin after the disaster. In 1768, another war broke out between the Indians and white settlers when some of the Indians killed a man named Thomas Webb. This caused a group of people to go up north to fight against the Indians.