Native Treasures

Native Treasures

Author: M. Nevin Smith

Publisher: UN-HABITAT

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780520244269

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Describes the use of plants in varying landscapes and gardens. Includes state-of-the-art propagation techniques.


Treasures of the National Museum of the American Indian

Treasures of the National Museum of the American Indian

Author: National Museum of the American Indian (U.S.)

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780789201058

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The Smithsonian Institution's new National Museum of the American Indian is dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Spanning more than ten thousand years, the one million objects in the museum's collections represent the extraordinary scope of Indian life in the Americas. From ancient stone points to contemporary Indian paintings, these objects make vividly clear the diversity and vigorous creativity of Native cultures from the Arctic to the southern tip of South America.


Native Spirit

Native Spirit

Author: Thomas Yellowtail

Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781933316277

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Thomas Yellowtail-one of the most admired American Indian spiritual leaders of the last century-reveals the mystical beauty of the ancient Sun Dance ceremony, which still remains at the center of the spiritual life of the Plains Indians.


Turquoise Treasures

Turquoise Treasures

Author:

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Full page color photos of Native American turquoise jewelry and SW scenery w/explanations on each page.


EXPLORE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES!

EXPLORE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES!

Author: Anita Yasuda

Publisher: Nomad Press

Published: 2013-01-07

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1619301628

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Explore Native American Cultures! with 25 Great Projects introduces readers to seven main Native American cultural regions, from the northeast woodlands to the Northwest tribes. It encourages readers to investigate the daily activities—including the rituals, beliefs, and longstanding traditions—of America’s First People. Where did they live? How did they learn to survive and build thriving communities? This book also investigates the negative impact European explorers and settlers had on Native Americans, giving readers a glimpse into the complicated history of Native Americans. Readers will enjoy the fascinating stories about America’s First People as leaders, inventors, diplomats, and artists. To enrich the historical information, hands-on activities bring to life each region’s traditions, including region-specific festivals, technology, and art. Readers can learn Native American sign language and create a salt dough map of the Native American regions. Each project is outlined with clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams, and requires minimal adult supervision.


Clearly Indigenous

Clearly Indigenous

Author: Letitia Chambers

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780890136584

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The expertise of Native glass artists, in combination with the stories of their cultures, has produced a remarkable new artistic genre. This flowering of glass art in Indian Country is the result of the coming together of two movements that began in the 1960s--the contemporary Native arts movement, championed by Lloyd Kiva New, and the studio glass art movement, founded by American glass artists such as Dale Chihuly, who started several early teaching programs. Taken together, these two movements created a new dimension of cultural and artistic expression. The glass art created by American Indian artists is not only a personal expression but also imbued with cultural heritage. Whether reinterpreting traditional iconography or expressing current issues, Native glass artists have created a rich body of work. These artists have melded the aesthetics and properties inherent in glass art with their respective cultural knowledge. The result is the stunning collection of artwork presented here. A number of American Indian artists were attracted to glass early in the movement, including Larry "Ulaaq" Ahvakana and Tony Jojola. Among the second generation of Native glass blowers are Preston Singletary, Daniel Joseph Friday, Robert "Spooner" Marcus, Raven Skyriver, Raya Friday, Brian Barber, and Ira Lujan. This book also highlights the glass works of major multimedia artists including Ramson Lomatewama, Marvin Oliver, Susan Point, Haila (Ho-Wan-Ut) Old Peter, Joe David, Joe Fedderson, Angela Babby, Ed Archie NoiseCat, Tammy Garcia, Carol Lujan, Rory Erler Wakemup, Lillian Pitt, Adrian Wall, Virgil Ortiz, Harlan Reano, Jody Naranjo, and several others. Four indigenous artists from Australia and New Zealand, who have collaborated with American Indian artists, are also included. This comprehensive look at this new genre of art includes multiple photographs of the impressive works of each artist.


Texas

Texas

Author: Rupert N. Richardson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-23

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1315509806

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Written in a narrative style, this comprehensive yet accessible survey of Texas history offers a balanced, scholarly presentation of all time periods and topics.From the beginning sections on geography and prehistoric people, to the concluding discussions on the start of the twenty-first century, this text successfully considers each era equally in terms of space and emphasis.


HuupuKwanum Tupaat

HuupuKwanum Tupaat

Author: Martha Black

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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Catalog of a travelling exhibition which opened on July 3, 1999, and will commence an international tour in the year 2000.


Pottery Treasures

Pottery Treasures

Author: Spencer Gill

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13:

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This photographic examination of Southwest Indian art features full page color photos of Native American pottery with explanations on each page.


Virgil Ortiz: Revolution

Virgil Ortiz: Revolution

Author: Charles S. King

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-15

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780890136676

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With an artistic career spanning four decades, Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) is one of the most innovative artists working today. Not one to be limited or categorized, Ortiz's artistry extends across mediums and boundaries--challenging societal expectations and breaking taboos. Ortiz was taught traditional pueblo pottery techniques passed down from a matrilineal line of renowned Cochiti potters--grandmother Laurencita Herrera (1912-1984) and mother Seferina Ortiz (1931-2007). Virgil Ortiz: reVOlution is a midcareer retrospective that presents a view into Ortiz's transformative pottery and art to illuminate his creative and artistic manifestations. With a vision that merges apocalyptic themes, science fiction, and storytelling, Ortiz's ingenuity as a contemporary artist, provocateur, activist, futurist, and preservationist extends to his creativity working across media including pottery, design, fashion, film, jewelry, and décor. This beautiful book features more than 200 works of art selected by Virgil Ortiz as well as his artist statement. Curator Karen Kramer contributes a compelling portrait of the artist in the foreword to Charles S. King's biography. In addition, this book represents a unique collaboration between book designer and artist with Ortiz leaving his imprint on each page.