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Try painted drums if you are looking for a great rustic decorating idea. You can use decorative drums, made by Native American Indians to give your home true, southwestern style. I was recently looking for an easy and inexpensive way to redecorate my living room and give it a rustic, western flare, and started buying great southwestern accessories for rustic home decor. I ended up purchasing two beautiful painted drums that added the perfect rustic touch to my home and gave it that authenti …

The Native American bow and arrows were absolutely essential for the survival of the tribes. They were used not only for hunting, but also for offense and defense. The excellent craftsmanship of Native American bows and arrows began from one piece of wood. The bow and arrow would be made with whatever wood was locally available. The wood piece had to be carefully chosen to ensure that it was the correct size.Tough sinew, from the animals that were hunted, was used for th …

Tarahumara men love to work with wood and have learned to fashion amazing detailed items with what might seem to be very crude working tools. Wooden spoons, bowls, and figurines are all items which are commonly carved.Their well known dough bowls, carved by hand from native yellow pine begin as a piece of a downed tree trunk. The trunk is split in half lengthwise then carved with an axe to form the shape of the bowl, and further worked with a machete or large knife. This traditional styl …

Native American smudging fans are known for their ornate decorative look. They are constructed of a band of perfectly matched feathers. These fans are used in important rituals by American Indians as well as those who have adopted the Native culture. Because of their connection with nature, these unique smudging fans are certainly highly sought after. These fans have a very important purpose in the culture of Native American tribes. Smudging is an art. Herbs are used in this procedure. The …