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An introduction to the study of Native American crafts and outdoor skills, with illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to create Native American handiwork; covering shelter, tools, weapons, tanning, clothing, cooking, foods, transportation, hunting, pouches, jewelry, bead and quill work, and musical instruments and games.

Photographs and simple text describe what daily life is like for Maya villagers, showing how they prepare meals, weave clothing, make roofs, and create art and music.

Studies the North American Indian arts, describing the distinguishing characteristics and different techniques of the work done by various tribes and in varied regions.

A survey of the art and crafts of the forest-dwelling Indians of the Atlantic seaboard.

An introduction to the study of Native American crafts and outdoor skills, with illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to create Native American handiwork; covering shelter, tools, weapons, tanning, clothing, cooking, foods, transportation, hunting, pouches, jewelry, bead and quill work, and musical instruments and games.

Contains forty-five Mola designs, a reverse-applique needlework pattern unique to the Cuna, an isolated tribe that lives on the San Blas Islands off the Atlantic coast of Panama, and includes both ancient and modern themes, such as mermaids, animals, flowers, and mazes.

Tells about the history, everyday life, society, and culture of the Cuna Indians who live on the San Blas Islands in the Caribbean Sea, illustrated with pictures of molas, an art form that uses fabric design to present details of Cuna life.

On cover: An illustrated source book of authentic details about everyday Indian life.

Describes and gives instructions for making, a variety of traditional Indian tools, implements, clothing, toys, ornaments, and other items.