Ancient Indian Costumes

Skeleteen Native American Indian Halloween Chokers is a real hit for a mens and womens accessory in a Native Americans costume from tribes Pocahontas, Sacagawea, Southwestern Navajo, etc. They are closed with a tie, making it suitable for kids, teens and adults. This can be used at a traditional Indian gathering, or at a costume party. It can be given as cheap gifts for any woman who is into American history. This choker has blue, pink and metallic seed beads, off white oval wooden bone beads, a... [Read More]

In this beautifully illustrated book, textile expert Elena Phipps examines the ancient Peruvian process of weaving textiles with four finished selvages, or edges. Without cutting a thread, master Peruvian weavers wove each textile to the specifications of its intended use, whether a child’s garment, royal mantle, or ritual cloth. This weaving technique required the highest level of skill and forethought and reflects a high cultural value placed on maintaining the integrity of cloth―not only ... [Read More]

Located within the deep tropical rainforest of Chiapas, Mexico, the Maya site of Bonampak is home to the most complete and magnificent mural program of the ancient Americas. In three rooms, a pageant of rulership opens up, scene by scene, like pages of an ancient Maya book. Painted c. AD 800, the murals of Bonampak reveal a complex and multifaceted view of the ancient Maya at the end of their splendor during the last days of the Classic era. Members of the royal court engage in rituals and perfo... [Read More]

A beautifully illustrated book that explores the intricate patterns and vibrant colors in textiles of the Andes from Colombia to northern Chile In the world of the ancient Andes, textiles were often the most valuable commodity people possessed far beyond gold and silver and they were a major medium for conveying critical cultural meaning. For us, they are works of unsurpassed art and craftsmanship, and one of the greatest resources for studying these great civilizations.Textiles from the Andes f... [Read More]

An old enemy has returned to Cahokia with vengeance in his heart. Will the empire’s living god choose to save his city?A thousand years ago, the mighty Cahokian civilization dominated the North American continent. At the heart of the empire stood a vast city, teeming with tens of thousands of residents, traders, and travelers. The city of Cahokia sent settlers and priests throughout the continent, from Wisconsin to the Gulf of Mexico, carrying word of the power of their gods. People who wouldn... [Read More]

The city of Palenque achieved its greatest splendour in the Late Classic when it became one of the foremost centres in the Maya world. During the reign of K’inich Janaab’ Pakal (A.D. 615–683) the Temple of the Inscriptions, which later served as his sepulchre and commemorative monument, was built. In 1952, Alberto Ruz Lhuillier discovered the funerary chamber in the Temple of the Inscriptions. Based on the reports from the 1950s, photographs taken at the time of the discovery, work publish... [Read More]

Ahawoso Tapestry 60x80 Inch Headdress Hat Usa America American Indian Chief Beauty Headband Costume Ancient Retro Apache Armour Celebration Tapestries Wall Hanging Home Decor Living Room Bedroom DormSize: 80" Long x 60" Wide ELEGANT DESIGN.Package Inculded:- 1 x Ahawoso BRAND NEW Wall Hanging TapestryFeatures:- The colors are vivid and the pattern will probably fit in most places- It's not too flimsy - The material is solid, the edges are finished, it isn't too thick or thinWarning:- Dry clean o... [Read More]

Fun World golden goddess child costume, Multicolor, Large, includes: gown with drapes, headband. The country of origin is China.