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The methods of Indian basket weaving explained in this excellent manual are the very ones employed by native practitioners of the craft. Members of the Navajo School of Indian Basketry have set down their secrets in clear and simple language, enabling even the beginner to create work that can rival theirs in grace, design, and usefulness.
The text begins with basic techniques: choice of materials, preparation of the reed, splicing, the introduction...
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Everything there is to know about traditional Native American basket weaving.
Native American basket weaving is an intricate and powerful art, representative of the legends and ceremonies of the Indian nations and their cultures. George Wharton James's Indian Basketry is an invaluable aid for the artist, designer, craftsman, or beginner who wants to recreate authentic and often extinct basket forms and decorative motifs of the Native American peoples.
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This book is geared toward all ages and gives step-by-step instructions on scores of crafts and outdoor skills cultivated by various Native American tribes over the centuries. In the spirit of "creativity kits," this book outlines the history and purpose of the activity and then shows how to replicate the exact process, whether it's tanning leather, making moccasins, creating tools and utensils, musical instruments, and jewelry, or preparing food....
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A fascinating introduction to a variety of Native American projects and history!
Learn everything there is to know about Indian crafts and lore. Julian Harris Salomon takes you on a breathtaking journey of Native American customs and traditions. Originally published in 1928, this book is filled with dozens of illustrations portraying Indian art that will help you learn about traditional creations and customs. See why camp directors and leaders of...
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Most complete survey of Indian basket-making describes uses of baskets, their role in legend and ceremony, origins of forms and designs, materials and colors, weaves and stitches, plus full instructions for those who want to make their own. Southwest, Pacific coast. Basic work for anthropologist, collector, draftsman. 355 illustrations.
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Over 120 black-and-white patterns, adapted from tribal motifs, depict a host of handsome geometrical, floral, and animal designs. Included are striking elements from Jicarilla Apache basketry, Zuni and Hopi pottery, a Haida shaman's rattle, mid-twentieth-century Mexican fabric, a Nez Percé woven bag, an Arapaho shield cover, a Navajo blanket, and much more.
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Weave belts, headbands, and sashes and decorate handbags, vests, blouses, and other garments with this inexpensive do-it-yourself book. You'll find 73 charts for bead weaving and 12 full-size patterns for bead appliqué, all based on authentic designs of Cheyenne, Sioux, Crow, and other tribes. Complete instructions and color keys for every chart and pattern.
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Native American artists are among the craft's most skilled practitioners, and this study, offers a well-illustrated look at baskets and bowls, necklaces, robes, cradles, and other objects, all richly embellished in beads made from gold and precious stones, shells, bone, and other materials. Introduction. 31 halftones. 136 figures.
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This concise volume documents a fascinating and unique art form - Native American beadwork. Including examples of handiwork from Eastern woodlands and Plains Indians, the author offers a clear, illuminating discussion of the origins, execution, and symbolism of Indian beadwork used to ornament belts, garters, pouches, and much more. Over 300 figures.
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The author of this guide spent four summers during the 1930s among the Navajos, from whom she learned the principles of weaving. This book conducts readers through the process, introducing the materials and methods of the Navajo style and commenting on history, patterns, symbolism, and other related matters. 97 illustrations.
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The bark canoes of the North American Indians, particularly those of birchbark, were among the most highly developed manually propelled primitive watercraft. Built with Stone Age tools from available materials, their design, size, and appearance were varied to suit the many requirements of their users. Even today, canoes are based on these ancient designs, and this fascinating guide combines historical background with instructions for constructing...
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Become a pro at living and thriving off the land.
Survival Skills of the Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the techniques that have made the indigenous people of North America revered for their mastery of the wilderness. Readers can replicate outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes, constructing tools, and living off the land.
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Building a strong campfire
Learning to hunt and butcher your...
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