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Excerpt: Both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art have gained international recognition as valuable art forms over the past few decades. But, the rising popularity of both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art has resulted in the increased proliferation of imitations and mass-produced reproductions of original Native arts. Some obvious fakes are made in Asia from molds where the finished pieces are forms of plastic, resin or ceramic. Other fakes are really made of cast stone simulating actual Inuit Eskimo art carvings and wood…
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How To Know If Inuit Or Native American Art Is Real?
June 18th, 2010Roderick Tenorio Wind Dancer Earrings
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Use Native American Drums For Spiritual Journeys
April 28th, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Native American drums are arguably the most recognized American Indian instruments among Indian and non American Indian people alike. Drums for many generations have certainly been at the hub of Native American lifestyle, forming what has become the vehicle of religion and spirituality as well as social gatherings where a pow wow drum is at the forefront. Indian leaders in North America history have all used drums in various ways to interact with a higher power known to most as the Great Spirit. To Native people,…
Playing Native American Flutes For A Unique Spiritual Journey
April 28th, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Native American flutes are extremely popular for use in ceremonies and rituals, or as home decor collection pieces. I have always enjoyed Native flute music for its pleasing sound quality and ability to bring a tranquil calm to the atmosphere where it is played. Hearing Native flutes always reminds me of my mother’s kitchen where she often had flute music playing to bring a peaceful calm to her home. The mesmerizing flute music revives the soul and brings about a calming affect on the spirit…
How Native American Drums Play A Spiritual Role In Indigenous Culture
April 28th, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Native American drums are undeniably the most loved Native American instruments among Native and non Indian people alike. Drums for hundreds of years have always been at the center of Indian lifestyle, forming what is the channel of religion and spirituality as well as special days where a pow wow drum is center stage. Indian tribes in North America history have all used drums in various ways to interact with a higher power known to most as the Great Spirit. To Native people, Indian drums are…
Native American Masks
April 28th, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Native American Masks. The story of the masks created by North American Indigenous people is mysterious and religious in nature. False Face societies, of the Iroquois Confederacy, governed by the Grand Council of the Haudenosaunee, have very protective policies in place regarding the medicine these masks afford the tribal members. These masks are depicted often times with twisted lips and enlarged eyes, tangled hair and more. To the initiate these masks are very important medicine symbols and are representative of medicine beings. The masks are most often made of wood from a live tree, and corn husks, and are quite intimidating in…
The History of Native American Bone Chokers
April 28th, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: The History of Native American Bone Chokers. Bone chokers originally were made from bird legs. They were seldom used as just ornamentation. They were used as physical protection for the throat from a possible knife attack. The jugular vein is in the neck and is lethal if cut. They were also used in conjunction with physical protection as a spiritual protection for the voice. Because most birds are noted for the sounds they make or for their singing quality. The spirit of the bird could be invoked to protect the person’s voice from ailments, jealousy or fatigue. There is also…
Discover The Origins Of Native American Art
April 28th, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Discover The Origins Of Native American Art. Native American people represent only 1% of the population in the United States today even though they once dominated the entire North American continent. While many of these native groups have almost disappeared along with their culture, some of their beautiful art remains. Below is a discussion of five types of Native American art you might like to display in your home or give as an unusual gift. Southwestern Kachinas Kachinas are dolls which were created as representations of spirits or entities from the culture’s spiritual beliefs. After being crated, they were given to the…
