Crafts and skills of the Native Americans
Subtitle: tipis, canoes, jewelry, moccasins, and more
By: by David R. Montgomery.
Publisher: Skyhorse Pub.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781602396760
Subjects: Indian craft; Indian arts -- North America; Indians of North America -- Industries
Description: Crafts and Skills of Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made Native American famous worldwide as artisans and craftsmen. Readers can replicate traditional Native American living by trying a hand at brain tanning, identifying animal tracks, or constructing a horse saddle. Readers can even make distinctive Native American beaded jewelry, a variety of moccasins, headdresses, and gourd rattles. Native American style is unique and popular, especially among young people, historians, and those with a special interest in the American West.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.