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Indian pottery began as useful utensils and has evolved into beautiful Indian art. Indian pottery from an Indian pueblo of the Southwest can be rough with dark earth tones or highly polished pieces with hand painted designs.The variety of Indian pottery is exciting for collectors because there seems to be no end to Indian pottery styles. Native American pottery has always been a part of Native life. In recent years the resurgence of collecting Indian pottery has been fueled by the revival of anc …

Do you love Native American rattles and other Indian musical instruments? Rattles are wonderful Native American symbols and representations of Indian tribes and their unique customs. They are also among the most popular musical instruments for use in Indian ceremonies throughout the majority of Indian tribes. Rattles, for hundreds of years and for most American Indians, have always played a large part in the spiritual world as well as for use in social gatherings. As you read about the inte …

Southwestern decorating is easy to achieve with a few key items and a little creativity. To create the style of southwestern charm you see in designer magazines, consider incorporating authentic Native American handcrafts into your decor. You will love the look of a large powwow drum used as a coffee table, or how a buffalo skull, adorned with feathers and turquoise, gives your home a true southwestern feel.Because Native American designs can also be found on throws, bedding, curtains and …

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 …

There is nothing like genuine Indian pottery, like that made by the Tarahumara and Tigua Indian Tribes, to create an authentic southwest look in your home. The earthen clay is not only very durable but is also what gives the pottery that popular rustic look. The knowledge of pottery making has been passed down throughout the generations and is still made the same way today as it has been for hundreds of years. If you are like me and love Native American pottery, you will definitely be excit …