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SPRING - SUMMER 2008

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Craft Books

Arts and Crafts of the Cherokee      Order
Rodney L. Leftwich
The definitive source book on Cherokee arts and crafts. Lavish with photographs, this book gives the historical background of each craft and a clear guide to the materials and procedures used for making such items as Cherokee baskets, beadwork, weapons, pottery, weaving, and feather, stone, metal, leather, and wood crafts. 160 pgs  - #741119 -  $9.95 

Art of Simulating Eagle Feathers       Order
Bob Guiterrez
These realistic feathers are perfect for headdresses, bustles, and anywhere the now illegal feathers would be used. With step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs. 32 pgs - #604591 -  $9.95

Beads & Beadwork of the American Indians  Order
William Orchard
The classic reference on American Indian beadwork, beginning with primitive beadmaking techniques, tools, and materials. Numerous photos of clothing articles and tools. Loom, heddle, lazy stitch, side-stitch, edging, overlay, net or gourd stitch. 41 photos (16 in color) 168 pgs - #006086 - $16.95

ON SALE! Blackfoot Craftworker’s Book       Order
Adolf & Beverly Hungry Wolf
Your own personal version of a museum display on the Blackfoot material culture at its finest—a collection of photographs of traditional clothing, accessories, utensils, cradle-boards, and more. History of the styles, descriptions of techniques and materials, and daily and ritual use of many of the articles. 80 pgs - #990809 -  $11.95 - $10.75

Costumes of the Plains Indian    Order
Clark Wissle
An important work from 1915, by the famous anthropologist. Full-color study of Plains Indian men’s shirts, coats and women’s dresses featuring specimens in the American Museum of Natural History. Color photographs have been added to supplement many of the original black and white illustrations. 64 pgs oversize - #410120 - $19.95

Craft Manual of North American Footwear  Order
George M. White
Moccasins from the Navajo and Sioux to the Northwest Coast and Southeastern Woodlands and footwear from over 15 tribes. Includes detailed pattern layouts and instructions for making many styles – over 100 illustrations – 71 pgs - # 003042 - $10.00

Creative Native American Beading  Order
Theresa Flores Geary
A follow-up to the popular Native American Beadwork, another beautiful collection including a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher (perfect for beginners) to an advanced-level Waterbird Pendant, from a simple Ladder Chain Bracelet to a Sun Rosette Medallion. In addition to the patterns and the guidance on technique, there's fascinating background information on the myths and legends that inspired each design. 128 pgs hrdcvr - #710771 - $24.95

Finger Weaving - Indian Braiding       Order
Alta R. Turner
Learn the ancient art of flat braiding (a method that predates the loom), and make beautiful woven sashes, belts, collars, neckties, and headbands. Fully diagrammed and illustrated, these directions show how to create original, expertly woven creations. Includes historical information on the techniques and designs. 48 pgs  - #741135 -  $4.95 

Flintknapping   Order
Paul Hellweg
A step-by-step guide on making stone tools, arrowheads, axes, and knives. 30 photos and 22 illustrations describing the methods used by prehistoric peoples – 112 pgs - #027058 - $5.95

How to Make Cherokee Clothing      Order
Donald Sizemore
Detailed instructions and illustrations on how to make Cherokee clothing, head dresses, hair styles, and ornaments for both men and women. Methods of cutting, piercing the ear, the use of body paint and tattooing, and sources for protect materials and supplies. Author Donald Sizemore has spent his life absorbing everything he could find relating to Cherokee culture and history.  304 pgs  - #741194 -  $23.95

How to Make Drums, Tom-Toms & Rattles      Order
Bernard S. Mason
Complete directions for almost any type of drum you wish to know about.  Many can be made from everyday materials. Ideal for scout leaders and teachers. 206 pgs - #218899 - $8.95

Indian Bead-Weaving Patterns, rev      Order
Horace R. Goodhue
Over 200 instructional illustrations and photographs of 47 bead-work pieces. Emphasis is on the use of traditional Native American beading techniques and chain-weaving patterns. Also included are notes on supplies, knots, threading, and a sections on loom beading, triangle base for pendants and bead embroidery. 80 pgs - #350318 - $9.95

Make Your Own Tipi      Order
three hawks
Step-by-step instructions for constructing various tipis. Includes list of supplies and tools, many photos, detailed drawings, supplemental readings and canvas suppliers. #394107 - $14.95

ON SALE! Navajo Ceremonial Baskets  Order
Sacred Symbols, Sacred Space
Georgiana Kennedy Simpson
Ceremonial baskets have a seminal importance in Navajo culture. With over 200 full color photographs of weavers and their baskets; stories of Kicking Rock Man and other mythical figure who brought the baskets to earth - #671184 - $19.95 - $17.95

Native American Crafts and Skills      Order
David Montgomery
Complete illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival and an excellent introduction to hundreds of Native American crafts and outdoor skills. With reference books and supply sources. 215 pgs - #740705 - $14.95

Navajo Native Dyes      Order
Nonabah Bryan
The perfect book for anyone who has ever admired the long-lasting vibrant colors of native articles and wanted to experiment for themselves with natural dyes. Essentially a directory of the plants which provide the various colors, each entry gives a drawing of the plant, information on its growing patterns, uses, and other facts, as well as the formula for creating a natural dye from the plant. 76 pgs - #584575 - $4.00

North American Indian Arts    Order
A.H. Whiteford & O.V. Shaffer
A fascinating introduction to the arts and crafts reflected in the material culture of Native North Americans. With full-color illustrations that provide a key to understanding the rich diversity of Native cultures. - #381453 - $6.95

ON SALE! Warbonnets      Order
Rod Peate
A short history of the evolution of the war bonnet and a how-to manual for anyone interested in making one themselves. Included are detailed drawings and photos of each step involved in construction. 17 pgs - #670943 - - $6.95

Clip Art Books

Authentic Indian Designs      Order
Prehistoric Art, Plains Art, The Eastern Woodlands. 219 pgs – #231704 – $12.95

North American Indian Motifs      Order
Rocky Mountains, Southwest, and Plains Indians. 64 pgs – #292622 – $5.95

 

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