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

by David R. Montgomery

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781628730234
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	07/27/2009
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	26 MB
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About the Author

David R. Montgomery was born in Tucson, Arizona. He earned a B.A. degree in Art Education at Southern Utah State College. While teaching high school art courses, he completed an M.A. in the same field from the University of Utah in 1976.