United Nation Indian Costumes

The tradition of horses in Native American culture, depicted through images, essays, and quotes. For many Native Americans, each animal and bird that surrounded them was part of a nation of its own, and none was more vital to both survival and culture than the horse.

Great book featuring illustrations by the author of Native American Indian art, customs, cermonies, village life, games, clothing and costumes, tools, weapons, and other subjects. Over 230 black and white illustrations of drawings by Tunis. Hardcover.

What would you have worn if you lived during the Colonial era? It depends on who you were! For example, many Native American women made skirts or dresses out of deerskin, and they completed the look with jewelry crafted from metal, shells, stones, pearls, or animal bones. But in European settlements, women of fashion dressed in many layers. One of the first layers was a stay―a corset-like garment made of whalebone that tied or laced around the chest. On top of that, they put on a bodice, a wai... [Read More]

In the current surge of interest in the history and culture of the American Indian it has become obvious that detailed information about many aspects of Indian life is all but inaccessible to any but the most diligent researchers. In the matter of Indian dress there are, of course, the stereotypes worn by actors in motion pictures and television productions, but they are for the most part highly inaccurate, crafted in designers’ studios for effect rather than authenticity. This book assembles ... [Read More]

This text presents a compendium of the diverse ways in which Native Americans expressed beauty and cultural beliefs through their dress.

Betty Issenman examines all aspects of winter and summer Inuit clothing, going back 4000 years, with particular emphasis on northern Canadian Inuit. She also describes the kinds of material and tools used to make the clothing. The focus is on on Inuit clothing as protection, identity, and culture bearer, roles it has played for thousands of years. No other book brings together contemporary and historical material from the circumpolar worlds with original research. Sinews of Survival is a fascina... [Read More]

A fresh exploration of Native American art that positions the work within the broader context of North American art history This landmark publication presents Native American art within the broader context of American art history, through an examination of notable works from a major private collection. The insightful texts provide a new evaluation of the art, culture, and daily life of numerous North American tribes, including Acoma, Apache, Cheyenne, Creek, Crow, Hopi-Twea, Kiowa, Lakota, Pomo,... [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]

Powwows are celebrations of Native American dances, music, costumes, foods and crafts. Native peoples come together in gatherings all over North America to participate in and compete in the many events. These include men's and women's dances such as: the traditional dance, jingle dance, fancy dance, shawl dance, and grass dance. Other competitions include Iron Man events and children's games. This book brings these wonderful events to life with vibrant photographs and descriptions.

Long Cloak Cape Men Women Unisex Hooded Halloween Cosplay Children CostumesSpecification: Condition:100% Brand New Materials:85% Polyester+15% Spandex Style:Funny,Cool,Fashion,Fantasy Fit Type:Regular Gender:Men,Women,Teens,Youth Season:Autum,Winter,Spring,Summer Occasion:Suitable For Halloween Costume Party,Christmas Party Cosplay,role Play,stage Performance,royalty,photography,costume Accessory Etc. Package Includes:1 X CloakSize: Length 59 Inches/150 Cm(from Collar To Hem),Cap Height 16inch... [Read More]