native american art

Presents photos and drawings of more than 125 pieces of ancient Mimbres pottery from southwestern New Mexico, and describes the Mimbres' history and culture and the four traditional shapes of their pottery.

An annotated reproduction of one of the ledgers kept by Making Medicine and Zotom, two of a group of seventy Plains Indians who were imprisoned in St. Augustine, Florida from 1875 to 1878 for refusing to accept life on the reservation.

Collects various patterns, for use in stitchery, applique, embroidery, and other craft projects, adapted from the designs of Native Americans of the Southwest.

Presents an introduction to Native American bead weaving, looking at the history of the art, examining materials and techniques, and featuring instructions for bead weaving projects, including jewelry, accessories, greeting cards, and home decor.

Constructs a portrait of the ancient Mesoamerican community of Teotihuacan through an examination and interpretation of its architecture, sculpture, mural painting, and ceramics.

A collection of three hundred original, unique designs created by the Aztecs, Toltecs, Totonacs, and other in pre-Columbian Mexico.

Presents nearly six hundred black-and-white illustrations of patterns and pottery created by the Cocle culture in Panama.

Explores how the artwork of Native Americans who lived in pueblos in the Southwest reflected their beliefs, traditions, and history.

Describes the activities of a traditional artist who uses many natural items as she creates art in the tradition of her Cherokee ancestors.

Artifacts and historical photographs retell the Native American story.