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Native American medicine sticks are an interesting topic, but what is it really? What does it actually do? Is it medicine? Do you use it to heal yourself? Native Americans have a special use for medicine sticks and you will be amazed and intrigued by their traditions. This article will give you a good idea about what a medicine stick actually is and how it is used. Of the many tools and artifacts used by Native American tribes, medicine sticks remain very popular today. Brave warr …

Historically, Native American baskets were used by Indians to carry or store their belongings. Many American Indians were at least semi nomadic. In order to more efficiently move their possessions from one spot to another, baskets were often used. Even sedentary tribes made use of baskets to store and protect their food and valued items. Native American baskets were, and are, made out of a wide variety of materials. The artists used available materials such as pine needles, birch bark, will …

One of the ways Native Americans celebrate is through music, particularly through the music of the Native American flute and Indian drums. Mothers of small children often find that Native American flute music is very soothing for their babies. Songs played on the Indian flute can be introduced during nap time and before bedtime to calm children down. Experts have also recommended Native American flute music to families with small babies that have a hard time getting to sleep as a way to prepare …

Native American drums have always occupied a place of significance in celebrations, ceremonies and spiritual events among various Native American tribes. While dancing to the beats of sacred drums, and chanting spiritual hymns, tunes and songs, the Native Indians endeavor to seek closeness with their creator. Just as many cultures prescribe peaceful meditation to become one with nature, the drum beating and chanting is the Native Indian way of prayer and meditation.The drums used by the Indians …

A southwest style home is easy to create when you incorporate the main characteristics of the desert Southwest into your decorating. The three areas you will need to consider are the colors you will use, your furnishings, and the accent pieces to tie the look together.When choosing your color palette it is good to keep in mind that the Southwest is made up of beautiful colors like desert tan, rusty orange, sunset red, and cactus green. Using these colors as your main color palette will s …