{"product_id":"arts-crafts-of-the-native-american-tribes-paperback","title":"Arts \u0026 Crafts of the Native American Tribes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael G. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBill Yenne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat makes this work exceptional is the color photography, use of illustrations and diagrams, and maps. One really gets the sense that this is a labor of love for the authors and that they did painstakingly thorough research while writing this book. This book is highly recommended for the Native American collections of academic and public libraries.\u003c\/i\u003e --American Reference Books Annual 2012 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eArts and Crafts of the Native American Tribes\u003c\/i\u003e is the authoritative illustrated reference that has been carefully created to be a companion to \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America\u003c\/i\u003e. It examines in detail how Native American culture evolved and considers the regional similarities and differences of the arts and crafts created by tribes across the continent. Contemporary and modern photographs, fine line illustrations and step-by-step reconstructions show the techniques of manufacture and display the skill and artistry of the crafters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book opens with concise coverage of the main cultural areas of North America and a survey of styles by region and over time. A major section on the living structures -- huts, tipis, igloos, etc. -- is followed by an analysis of individual crafts. These include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Baskets: plaiting, twining, coiling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Bone, antler and horn: implements, tools, pins, fishhooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Decorative arts: beadwork, porcupine quillwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Featherwork: bonnets and headdresses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Metalwork: copper, silver, iron, gold\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Pottery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Shellwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Skinwork: rawhide, leather, furs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Stonework: arrowheads, pipes, art\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Textiles: spinning, weaving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Woodwork: totems, figures, masks, utensils, working with bark.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eArts and Crafts of the Native American Tribes\u003c\/i\u003e will continue to be a primary reference used by ethnographers, historians and collectors for years to come. It is essential for any library serving academic patrons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Michael G. Johnson was a scholar of Native American studies. He researched the history and culture of diverse indigenous cultures of North America for more than 50 years during which he visited more than 30 Indian communities and reservations. Johnson was associate editor of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Indian Crafts and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, a contributing writer to \u003ci\u003eWhispering Wind\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and the author of more than 15 books still in print. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bill Yenne is the author of over three dozen books on historical topics, including \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of North American Indian Tribes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSitting Bull\u003c\/i\u003e. He has appeared on the National Geographic Channel and served as a consultant for the History Channel's Command Decision program covering the Battle of the Little Bighorn. He lives in San Francisco. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 11.65 x 8.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766696870176,"sku":"9780228103851","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7011660366885a1594d5432a79e66bc2.webp?v=1780296969","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/arts-crafts-of-the-native-american-tribes-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}