Crafts and Skills of the Native Americans: Tipis, Canoes, Jewelry, Moccasins, and More
By (Author) David R. Montgomery
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
27th July 2009
United States
General
Non Fiction
745.5
Paperback
240
Width 140mm, Height 216mm, Spine 18mm
395g
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.