Crafts and Skills of the Native Americans: Tipis, Canoes, Jewelry, Moccasins, and More

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Crafts and Skills of the Native Americans: Tipis, Canoes, Jewelry, Moccasins, and More
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David R. Montgomery
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreJewellery and beadcraft
Rural crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9781602396760
ClassificationsDewey:745.5
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 13 August 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

Crafts and Skills of Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made Native American famous worldwide as artisans and craftsmen. Readers can replicate traditional Native American living by trying a hand at brain tanning, identifying animal tracks, or constructing a horse saddle. Readers can even make distinctive Native American beaded jewelry, a variety of moccasins, headdresses, and gourd rattles. Native American style is unique and popular, especially among young people, historians, and those with a special interest in the American West.