material culture

Readers are given a brief history of Native American arts and crafts including totem poles, pottery, and baskets.

Examines over forty ideas crucial to the survival of the Inuit people in the Arctic regions including waterproof clothing, food, hunting practices, and building shelters.

Explores the artistry, oral traditions, and history of Coast Salish culture, placing Saltish art in a historical, cultural, and social context from prehistory to the early twenty-first century.

Photographs, legends, and commentary give information about the harmony of life and art in Native American culture.

Describes the construction of and culture behind the Great Basin Native Americans' wickiup dwellings, and includes instructions for making a model wickiup.

"Presents more than 300 artworks and artifacts from 1830 to 1930, showcasing the premier collections of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West."--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introductory overview of ancient Native American life in all regions of North America, followed by a profile of the Hopi tribe, which describes their history, village life, religion, clothing, clan government, and other aspects of their lives.

Provides an introduction to Andean art and architecture and includes examples and discussions on the art of the Chavin, Paracas, Moche, Chimu, and Incan cultures.

An examination of contemporary Native American life, discussing economic development, urbanization, the arts, sciences, and health care.

Examines the history and culture of the Yakama people of the plateau region of North America, providing information about their territory, villages and village life, feasts and celebrations, trading, religion, clothing, food, hunting, and other topics.