A treasury of authentic details, including the practical and symbolic uses of shields, drums, tipis, and other items. In addition, numerous well-illustrated projects include patterns for making clothing, tipis, wigwams, bows, and arrows, numerous methods of fire-building, instructions for games, plus recreating ritual events. 30 photos, over 100 line drawings and diagrams. Bibliography. Index.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
North American Indian Beadwork Designs by Clark Wissler Concise, illuminating discussion of origins, execution, and symbolism of North American Indian beadwork. Numerous examples from Eastern Woodlands and Plains Indians. Over 300 figures.
Southwest Indians Coloring Book by Peter F. Copeland Forty detailed illustrations: Navajo medicine man and braves, Apache chiefs, Hopi pottery makers, Pueblo flute player, drum makers of the Taos pueblo, Zuni turquoise driller, more. Captions.
Plains Indians Coloring Book by David Rickman Forty line drawings accurately depict the costume and culture of the Plains Indians. Apache, Pawnee, Blackfoot, Crow, etc. From 17th to 20th centuries. Captions. Introduction. 4 illustrations in color on covers.
Native American Tribal Tattoos by Anna Pomaska Eight designs, rendered in 4 subtle earth tones, reveal pictographs of a mythical figure, fleet-footed animals, a snake, and tribal members playing musical instruments. Safe and easy to apply.
Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney 126 myths: sacred stories, animal myths, local legends, many more. Plus background on Cherokee history, notes on the myths and parallels. Features 20 maps and illustrations.
