Crafts and skills of the Native Americans, tipis, canoes, jewelry, moccasins, and more, David R. Montgomery
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Crafts and skills of the Native Americans, tipis, canoes, jewelry, moccasins, and more, David R. Montgomery
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-215) and index
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illustrationsmaps
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index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Crafts and skills of the Native Americans
Nature of contents
bibliography
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277203336
Responsibility statement
David R. Montgomery
Sub title
tipis, canoes, jewelry, moccasins, and more
Summary
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
Table of contents
Shelters : The tipi ; the wigwams ; the pit dwelling -- Tools -- Weapons -- Hunting, tracking and trapping -- Tanning -- Clothing -- Cooking and eating utensils -- Foods -- Transportation -- Pouches, scabbards and assorted gear -- Jewelry and ornaments -- Bead and quill work -- Musical instruments and games
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