tradition and archaeological evidence hold that their replacements were numic-speaking cousins of the virgin anasazi, such as the southern paiute and ute. the newcomers migrated on a seasonal basis up and down valleys in search of wild seeds and game animals. some, particularly the southern paiute, also planted fields of corn, sunflowers, and squash to supplement their diet. these more sedentary groups made brownware vessels that were used for storage and cooking.