This examination of the art of the American Plains Indians reveals their ceremonial history and dependency on nature for sustenance. Includes 130 color illustrations of clothing, furnishings, blankets, and objects made from deer and buffalo, each with a distinctive tribal pattern and color, as well as objects from the Cheyenne, Crow/Nez Perce, and ...
This text is a history charting the development of Native American hunting and war weapons. Illustrations convey ways the weapons were used and give an insight into the development of American hunting methods and styles of conflict.
Hundreds of color images illustrate the exquisite items made in nine different cultural regions of North America. Objects such as jewelry, clothing, and sculpture reflect beauty, practicality, and spirituality at the same time.
A stunning volume that combines a fascinating true story with a priceless collection of historic photographs, "With Eagle Tail" relates the story of Arnold Lupson, a young Englishman who was embraced by the Native American community in the years after World War Lupson, a newspaper photographer from London, spent 30 years living among several ...
Native American Myths and Legends explores the beliefs and folklore of the Native Americans. Nine distinct cultural regions are examined, the Southeast, Southwest, Plains, Plateau and Basin, California, the Northwest Coast, the Subarctic, the Arctic, and the Northeast Woodlands and Great Lakes. The text and photos focus on rituals, ceremonies, ...
This illustrated volume look at various cultural aspects, beliefs, key individuals and historical events in the lives of many tribes and groups of Indians. Divided into nine cultural areas, the 10 articles draw particular attention to the ways in which some of the early inhabitants adapted to living in widely varying environments, from the Arctic ...
This collection features some 45 myths from every tribal area of North America. Each chapter covers a particular type of myth, followed by a discussion, contrasting interpretations by tribe or cultural area. The text is illustrated with early photographs and illustrations of various artefacts.
This comprehensive volume presents a detailed look, region by region, of the Native American culture--its history and traditions of all the tribes of North America. Photos & illustrations.
Explores what is known about the plains Indians. Illustrated throughout in full colour a new title in the WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT series. Meets the requirements of the National Curriculum History Key Stages 2/3.
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