Native+American+Art

Native American Art / North America

This section focuses on the arts, crafts, and artifacts of cultures native to North America. Over the course of history, there have been so many different native cultures that it is impossible to do each one justice here. Although this section encompases all of North America, you may choose to narrow your topic down to a specific culture, region, or type of artifact. For this project, we are focusing on historic artwork, and traditional arts and crafts. Some ideas for more narrow topics might include: -Arts of a particular region, such as the Southwest, Great Plains, Pacific Northwest, etc. -Native American Musical Instruments -Native American Masks -Native American signs and symbols, hide paintings, etc. -Navajo design, including sand painting, pottery, etc.


 * You may NOT replicate a craft you did in summer camp during grade school and try to pass it off as a legitimate artwork. I expect to see your knowledge of your subject incorporated into your own original, creative project!!!

Acoma New Mexico, USA || Bear Headdress Pacific Northwest || Horse Mask, deerhide, porcupine quills, feathers, dye Cheyenne Tribe, Montana || Apache Tribe Charm for Good Health Hide, shell, beads, sinew || Links: National Museum of the American Indian Gallery of Native North America, at the Met Native American Signs and Symbols Native American Crafts Pacific Northwest Masks and Crafts Plains Indians Musical Instruments Northwest Coast Musical Instruments Navajo Sandpainting Navajo Crafts and Sandpainting
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 * From the Plains ||
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 * Navajo Sand Painting ||  ||