Native American Crafts » Guide http://native-american-crafts.com Native-American-Crafts.com Sun, 20 May 2012 03:55:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 A Kid’s Guide to Native American History: More than 50 Activities http://native-american-crafts.com/a-kids-guide-to-native-american-history-more-than-50-activities/ http://native-american-crafts.com/a-kids-guide-to-native-american-history-more-than-50-activities/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:48:32 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/a-kids-guide-to-native-american-history-more-than-50-activities/

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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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Treasures of Time: A Fully Illustrated Guide to Prehistoric Ceramics of the Southwest http://native-american-crafts.com/treasures-of-time-a-fully-illustrated-guide-to-prehistoric-ceramics-of-the-southwest/ http://native-american-crafts.com/treasures-of-time-a-fully-illustrated-guide-to-prehistoric-ceramics-of-the-southwest/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:49:44 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/treasures-of-time-a-fully-illustrated-guide-to-prehistoric-ceramics-of-the-southwest/

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Author/archaeologist James Cunkle has created a user-friendly guide to the identificaiton and classification of the many types of pottery created by prehistoric people of the Southwest. This guide takes you back through pre-history, explaining not only what the pottery looked like, but how it was made, how it was used and what may have happened to the artisans who crafted these remarkable treasures.

Treasures of Time: A Fully Illustrated Guide to Prehistoric Ceramics of the Southwest

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American Indian Pottery: An Identification and Value Guide http://native-american-crafts.com/american-indian-pottery-an-identification-and-value-guide/ http://native-american-crafts.com/american-indian-pottery-an-identification-and-value-guide/#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:50:25 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/american-indian-pottery-an-identification-and-value-guide/

American Indian Pottery: An Identification and Value Guide

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Made in the Southwest: A Shopper’s Guide to the Region’s Best Native American, Hispanic and Western Craft Traditions http://native-american-crafts.com/made-in-the-southwest-a-shoppers-guide-to-the-regions-best-native-american-hispanic-and-western-craft-traditions/ http://native-american-crafts.com/made-in-the-southwest-a-shoppers-guide-to-the-regions-best-native-american-hispanic-and-western-craft-traditions/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:27:36 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/made-in-the-southwest-a-shoppers-guide-to-the-regions-best-native-american-hispanic-and-western-craft-traditions/

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The American Southwest is home to some of the most beautiful and enduring craft traditions in the country. From turquoise bracelets to rustic benches, Native American pottery to hand woven rugs, Made in the Southwest presents a buyer’s guide to the best the region has to offer. The first part of the book explores the three different traditions of the region—Hispanic, Native American, and Western—and looks at the range of styles, influences, and objects that emerge from each. Part two consists of state-by-state listings of the best artisans, stores, and sources for the crafts. Each state is introduced with a brief explanation of the influences and history of the region’s craft production, and the listings feature towns known for the richest traditions and the most thriving markets. With advice on how, what, and where to buy, hints on recognizing quality and authenticity, advice on finding the best deals, and a calendar of craft festivals throughout the region, Made in the Southwest is the definitive guide to the arts and crafts of America’s most colorful states.

Made in the Southwest: A Shopper’s Guide to the Region’s Best Native American, Hispanic and Western Craft Traditions

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Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry: A Guide to History, People, and Terms http://native-american-crafts.com/encyclopedia-of-native-american-jewelry-a-guide-to-history-people-and-terms/ http://native-american-crafts.com/encyclopedia-of-native-american-jewelry-a-guide-to-history-people-and-terms/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 01:29:00 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/encyclopedia-of-native-american-jewelry-a-guide-to-history-people-and-terms/

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This new guide is the first to explore all facets of Native American jewelry—its history, variety, and quality—in one convenient resource. With coverage beginning in the mid-nineteenth century, this resource includes artists, techniques, materials, motifs, and more. The encyclopedia opens with helpful introductory essay to acquaint the reader with the subject. More than 350 entries and over 80 photos make this new encyclopedia and exceptional value.

Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry: A Guide to History, People, and Terms

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Collecting Shawnee Pottery: A Pictorial Reference and Price Guide http://native-american-crafts.com/collecting-shawnee-pottery-a-pictorial-reference-and-price-guide/ http://native-american-crafts.com/collecting-shawnee-pottery-a-pictorial-reference-and-price-guide/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:55:19 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/collecting-shawnee-pottery-a-pictorial-reference-and-price-guide/

Collecting Shawnee Pottery: A Pictorial Reference and Price Guide

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The Complete Guide to Traditional Native American Beadwork: A Definitive Study of Authentic Tools, Materials, Techniques, and Styles http://native-american-crafts.com/the-complete-guide-to-traditional-native-american-beadwork-a-definitive-study-of-authentic-tools-materials-techniques-and-styles/ http://native-american-crafts.com/the-complete-guide-to-traditional-native-american-beadwork-a-definitive-study-of-authentic-tools-materials-techniques-and-styles/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:34:32 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/the-complete-guide-to-traditional-native-american-beadwork-a-definitive-study-of-authentic-tools-materials-techniques-and-styles/

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“I can think of no recent book about traditional crafts which has delighted me more than Joel Monture’s Complete Guide to Traditional Native American Beadwork. All too often, books of this nature are either as boring as a repair manual, or obscure and inaccurate. Monture’s triumph is that his book is not only the best and most complete book about virtually every aspect of Native American beadwork tools, materials, styles and methods, it is also clear, interesting reading. Written from the point of view of a Native master craftsman who is also a gifted teacher, and accompanied by striking full-color photos, it can serve as either a beginning point or a lifelong reference tool. I am confident that Monture’s book will bring him wide praise, not only from beadworkers, but also from any person who delights in knowing more about the meaning and the history of an indigenous artform which is finally attracting the sort of critical attention and informed appreciation it deserves.”
–Joseph Bruchac, author of Keepers of the Earth
* Includes all the basic stitches and designs
* Contains a special section on natural tanning methods
* Extensive glossary
* Full-color photos of authentic Native American beadwork

The Complete Guide to Traditional Native American Beadwork: A Definitive Study of Authentic Tools, Materials, Techniques, and Styles

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More Than Moccasins: A Kid’s Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life http://native-american-crafts.com/more-than-moccasins-a-kids-activity-guide-to-traditional-north-american-indian-life/ http://native-american-crafts.com/more-than-moccasins-a-kids-activity-guide-to-traditional-north-american-indian-life/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:27:47 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/more-than-moccasins-a-kids-activity-guide-to-traditional-north-american-indian-life/

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Kids discover traditions and skills from the people who first settled this continent, including gardening, making useful pottery, and communicating through Navajo codes.

More Than Moccasins: A Kid’s Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life

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Native American Crafts & Skills A Fully Illustrated Guide to Wilderness Living & Survival http://native-american-crafts.com/native-american-crafts-skills-a-fully-illustrated-guide-to-wilderness-living-survival/ http://native-american-crafts.com/native-american-crafts-skills-a-fully-illustrated-guide-to-wilderness-living-survival/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:48:42 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/native-american-crafts-skills-a-fully-illustrated-guide-to-wilderness-living-survival/

Native American Crafts & Skills A Fully Illustrated Guide to Wilderness Living & Survival

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Guide To Collecting Native American Pottery http://native-american-crafts.com/guide-to-collecting-native-american-pottery/ http://native-american-crafts.com/guide-to-collecting-native-american-pottery/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:40:50 +0000 Blogmaster http://native-american-crafts.com/guide-to-collecting-native-american-pottery/ Native American pottery is fun to collect.  There are so many different pueblos, and each one has its own style of pottery.  While collecting the pottery, you are also learning a lot about Native American art and culture.

This form of art has been practiced for thousands of years. Yet it is constantly improving as modern artists are experimenting with new techniques and designs. You can purchase antique pottery or modern versions, and each has its pros and cons. Of course, the older pottery is much more expensive, if it is in good condition, because of the value as an antique.  But the newer pottery can be just as beautiful or even more so.  It is important to collect what you like and can afford.

The first thing you should do is visit some websites and look at photos of Native American pottery.  WHen you see enough good quality pottery, you will train your eye to recognize what is good.  Be sure to read some books on the subject as well.

If you can visit New Mexico or Arizona, be sure to visit some of the pueblos where the pottery is made.  Often the pueblo will have a cultural center where they display works of the local artists, along with a lot of information about their history and crafts. This will help you get a feel for the pottery as well.

You can purchase pottery at these cultural centers, but you might be better off buying the pottery directly from the artist.  For sure,  you should not buy the pottery at the expensive shops in the tourist areas of Santa Fe or Albuquerque.  It will be marked up a great deal there.

You can also purchase pueblo pottery online.  You can often get some good discounts at online sites.  Of course, you can’t handle the pottery then, so be sure that they have good photos of the pottery at the website.

Try to get the largest examples of pottery you can afford.  It should not have any chips or cracks, as that will reduce the value.  Also, some pottery is made from molds, which is ok, but the hand made pottery is more valuable.  In any case, even the pottery made from a mold should be hand painted beautifully by the potter.

It is fun to collect pottery from the different pueblos.  It is amazing how different they can be.  The differences could be in the color of clay used, the shapes of the pottery, the subject matter of sculptures, the amount of carving on the piece, the style of painting, and so on.  Get a good book showing the various styles.  It wll help you a lot.

There are many different types of pottery too.  Some are ollas, bowls, seed pots, traditional wedding vases, story teller figurines, figures of animals, and many others.

Some of the Native American potters have become quite famous, and their work can be very expensive, but it is also extremely beautiful.  But the work of lesser known potters can be lovely as well, and is much more affordable.  You can always start out simply and purchase more expensive pottery as you get more familiar with it.

Enjoy your new hobby of collecting Native American pottery!

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