Plains Indians

WARRIORS OF THE PLAINS

Filled with images both vintage and modern, this book illustrates the magnificent regalia worn by the warriors of the Great Plains. Many of today’s Native American dancers incorporate vintage components in their outfits, and the numerous craftwork techniques presented here are sure to provide inspiration for creating contemporary dance and ceremonial regalia.

TRIBAL CHILDHOOD

Growing Up in Traditional Native America

Understanding the attitudes and practices of traditional Native people can be helpful to modern families. Natural childbirth, respect for elders and spiritual practice, and training children in stillness and attentiveness were important and beneficial aspects of childhood life among early Native people. Included is archival material of customs among the Chippewa, Flathead-Salish, Navajo, and Winnebago tribes along with more than 40 vintage photographs and illustrations.

PLAINS INDIAN KNIFE SHEATHS

Materials, Design, & Construction

Featuring fully illustrated and easy-to-follow instructions for making knife sheaths, this book also includes full-color photos of sheaths that were made by the Russian author, who now lives in the US. The past leader of the Indian hobbyist movement in Russia, he creates museum-quality reproductions of Native American craftwork.