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Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Native American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have helped shape America, past and present. Nine geographical areas cover a variety of communities like the Mohawk in the Northeast, Ojibway in the Midwest, Shoshone in the Great Basin, Apache in the Southwest, Yupik in Alaska, and Native Hawaiians, among others. Lives of historical and contemporary notable individuals like Chief Joseph and Maria Tallchief are featured, and the book is packed with a variety of topics like first encounters with Europeans, Indian removal, Mohawk sky walkers, and Navajo code talkers. Readers travel Native America through activities that highlight the arts, games, food, clothing, and unique celebrations, language, and life ways of various nations. Kids can make Haudensaunee corn husk dolls, play Washoe stone jacks, design Inupiat sun goggles, or create a Hawaiian Ma’o-hauhele bag. A time line, glossary, and recommendations for Web sites, books, movies, and museums round out this multicultural guide. A Kid’s Guide to Native American History: More than 50 Activities
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Posted by Blogmaster in Native American Artwork, tags: 8x10, American, Bear, Flathead, Grizzly, Indian, Native, Picture, Print, Tribe, Wall
- Art print is brand new
- Art print measures 8×10 inches
- Printed on high quality acid free lithograph art paper
- Custom finished and expertly crafted
- Comes ready to hang, frame, or mat
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This beautiful art goes well in any room. Artwork and frames are manufactured in the United States by Art Prints Inc. using quality materials such as premium grade A solid hardwood, tempered picture frame glass, and high quality acid free lithograph art paper.
Native American Indian Flathead Tribe Grizzly Bear Wall Picture 8×10 Art Print
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Posted by Blogmaster in Turquoise, tags: #8539, American, Artist, Cross, Handcrafted, Inlay, Native, Navajo, Oyster, Pendant, Silver, Southwestern, Spiny, Sterling, Tracey, Turquoise
- Ray Tracey is internationally known and respected as one of the most outstanding Native American jewelers. Ray is an extremely versatile artist. He not only designs traditional Navajo Old Style jewelry, but remains on the cutting edge of contemporary design.
- He not only designs traditional Navajo Old Style jewelry, but remains on the cutting edge of contemporary design, including the incorporation of faceted gemstones. His inlay work is unmistakable with vibrant stones such as Lapis, Corals, and Turquoise into sterling silver and 14K.
- This beautiful sterling silver cross showcases Ray’s talents as a silversmith, stunning detailing finishes each point of this cross.
- Stunning inlay of turquoise, spiny oyster and coral complete this piece of jewelry. Incredible!
- Cross measures 1 3/4″ wide and is 3″ in length, including the bale. Signed by the artist. See the Taos Trading Storefront for matching items.
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Ray Tracey is internationally known and respected as one of the most outstanding Native American jewelers. Ray is an extremely versatile artist. He not only designs traditional Navajo Old Style jewelry, but remains on the cutting edge of contemporary design, including the incorporation of faceted gemstones. His inlay work is unmistakable with vibrant stones such as Lapis, Corals, and Turquoise into sterling silver and 14K. This beautiful sterling silver cross showcases Ray’s talents as a silversmith, stunning detailing finishes each point of this cross. Stunning inlay of turquoise, spiny oyster and coral complete this piece of jewelry. Incredible! Cross measures 1 3/4″ wide and is 3″ in length, including the bale. Signed by the artist. See the Taos Trading Storefront for matching items.
Southwestern Native American Handcrafted Cross Pendant with Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Inlay in Sterling Silver by Navajo Artist Ray Tracey Sterling Silver , #8539
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Posted by Blogmaster in Turquoise, tags: #7540, American, Artist, Chain, Horse, Indian, Inlaid, Native, Pendant, Silver, Southwestern, Sterling, Turquoise
- Beautifully designed by a Navajo silversmith, this bright blue turquoise inlaid pendant celebrates the powerful horse. Suspended from an 18″ sterling silver box chain, this horse with natural stone inlay makes a statement!
- Beautiful southwestern style jewelry, blended with a fresh, modern look. Impressive! Turquoise is a traditional stone that adds the perfect complement to this sterling horse pendant.
- Clean, contemporary styling makes this a very versatile piece of jewelry. The horse has long symbolized power and friendship. Freedom and strength are also associated with the horse. Great for any age group.
- Horse measures 7/8″ in width and is 7/8″ in overall length, including the bale and hangs from an 18″ sterling silver box chain. Native American Indian crafted and signed by the lapidary artist OJ.
- See our Taos Trading storefront for a great selection of jewelry designs and styles.
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Beautifully designed by a Navajo silversmith, this bright blue turquoise inlaid pendant celebrates the powerful horse. Suspended from an 18″ sterling silver box chain, this horse with natural stone inlay makes a statement! Beautiful southwestern style jewelry, blended with a fresh, modern look. Impressive! Turquoise is a traditional stone that adds the perfect complement to this sterling horse pendant. Clean, contemporary styling makes this a very versatile piece of jewelry. The horse has long symbolized power and friendship. Freedom and strength are also associated with the horse. Great for any age group. Horse measures 7/8″ in width and is 7/8″ in overall length, including the bale and hangs from an 18″ sterling silver box chain. Native American Indian crafted and signed by the lapidary artist OJ. See our Taos Trading storefront for a great selection of jewelry designs and styles.
Southwestern Turquoise Inlaid Horse Pendant in Sterling Silver by Native American Indian Artist on a 18″ Sterling Box Chain, #7540
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- Turquoise is the one of the official birth stones for the month of December as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912 and the Planetary stone for Aquarius, Taurus and Sagittarius. See the birthstone tables for additional references to this stone.
- For centuries, the most valuable turquoise came from Iran (Persia) but today some specimens mined in the southwestern United States compete with it.
- The name turquoise is apparently related to the fact that is was brought to Europe from the Eastern Mediterranean by Levantine traders, more commonly known as Turks. Its been used as a valuable ornament for ages and was used by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. The color is, of course, turquoise, but its range of color varies from green and greenish blue to sky blue shades
- The name “Persian Turquoise” is now generally used to refer to any turquoise stone that does not have the black or brown veining commonly found in turquoise mined in the United States and used in a style of jewelry created by the American Indians.
- The Aztecs mined turquoise in an area now known as New Mexico and a significant amount of turquoise comes from Arizona, California and Nevada in the United States.
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The turquoise is ancient, yet again and again it finds itself back in fashion. Its shining sky blue is one of the most popular trend colors in the world of jewelery and fashion. The resulting original use of “dream-catcher”, hung above the bed, is used as a charm to protect sleeping children from nightmares. Caught any harm that might be in the air as a spider’s web catches and holds whatever comes in contact with it.
While dream catchers originated in the Ojibwa Nation, during the Pan-Indian Movement of the 1960s and 1970s they were adopted by Native Americans of a number of different nations. Some consider the dream catcher a symbol of unity among the various Indian Nations, and a general symbol of identification with Native American or First Nations cultures.
Even infants were provided with protective charms. Examples of these are the “spiderwebs” hung on the hoop of a cradle board. These articles consisted of wooden hoops about 3½ inches in diameter filled with an imitation of a spider’s web made of fine yarn, usually dyed red. In old times this netting was made of nettle fiber. Two spider webs were usually hung on the hoop, and it was said that they “caught any harm that might be in the air as a spider’s web catches and holds whatever comes in contact with it.”
Traditionally, the Ojibwa construct dream catchers by tying sinew strands in a web around a small round or tear-shaped frame of willow (in a way roughly similar to their method for making snowshoe webbing).
The Ojibwa believe that a dream catcher changes a person’s dreams. According to Konrad J. Kaweczynski, “Only good dreams would be allowed to filter through… Bad dreams would stay in the net, disappearing with the light of day.”
Good dreams would pass through and slide down the feathers to the sleeper.
Let your dreams come true with a genius filter of the old generation knowledge of the pan-Indian communities, let it transform your life the way you want to, all you have to do is wish.
Dream Catcher Turquoise Necklace Earrings Set, 18″
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- Made in United States
- Genuine vintage findings used in this piece need special care as protective lacquers can wear off
- One size fits all
- Inspired by vampire vernacular and all the mystery and sexuality that vampirism implies
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Jamie Lyn of Austin Texas creates clean and sophisticated fashion forward pieces with a nod to ‘making things like they used to.’ Her fascination with utilitarian findings is masterfully married to fashion by combining the glimmer of a perfectly placed antique with an assortment of silver and gold chains to create a harmoniously balanced monument to the chic.Amazon.com Product Description
The Ax + Apple’s “Kindred” Necklace offers a simple design with unique pieces that make it feel new every time you put it on. The extra-long cable chain is made from 14k white gold. It measures 52 inches long so it can be doubled or even wrapped around your neck three times for a stylish, layered look. The slender cable chain is accented with two pendants, an antique coin and a red coral tusk, for added detail. The easy-to-wear, lightweight necklace is the ideal accessory for any day.
Ax + Apple’s “Kindred” Necklace, 52″
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- Necklace is 22″ long
- Necklace features easy open/close clasp
- Lead free pewter
- Focal measures 40mm x 29mm
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The sparkling highlights on this lead-safe made-in-Oregon, USA, focal component are created by diamond-tipped cutting wheels.
Flying Eagle with Feather focal on black rubber cord necklace
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- Chief Sitting Bull
- Material: Cold Cast Bronze
- 11.75 inches high
- Gift Boxed
- Ships in 1-2 Business Days !!
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Legal Disclaimer: This is NOT an “Indian Product”. It is NOT designed, produced, or assembled by an Indian. – This Extremely Detailed and Well-Made
statue is made with cold cast bronze, The special production
process of this piece, originated from Great
Britain, uses actual bronze powder mixed in
the cold cast resin in order to ensures a
richer, more life-like presentation.
Chief Sitting Bull Sculpture – Magnificent – Ships Immediatly !!
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- Handmade by skilled artisans
- Beautiful mosiac details and color-One of a kind piece!
- Perfect gift for anyone
- Reproduction of the Native American Dreamcatcher
- Fair Trade Item
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Materials: Mosiac Glass & Feathers
Dimensions: Approx: 8″W x 32″L
Dreamcatcher Dream Catcher Feather and Mosiac, Orange – 32″
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- decorate your walls with this brand new poster
- ships quickly and safely in a sturdy protective tube
- measures 11.00 by 17.00 inches
- high quality full color poster with white border
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Albert Bierstadt Wind River Mountains in Nebraska Art Print Poster – 11×17
Albert Bierstadt Wind River Mountains in Nebraska Art Print Poster – 11×17
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