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Making music is universal. It transcends culture, race, and even time. Music is a thread that connects all of humanity in one big tapestry. And this is especially true of dance. The Native American dance stick is essentially an extension…
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Learning about Native American artifacts can be a fun and exciting experience. Artifacts can help us to better understand Native American ways of life. Each artifact has a fascinating history and cultural purpose. While some items can be easy to…
Continue readingNative Americans have many purposes for tomahawks, and, according to Native American tomahawk history, they were crafted from stone and used as weapons and tools. Native Americans also used them to cement friendships and form treaties. Where Did the Name…
Continue readingNative American prayer fans are lovely additions to rustic décor, but they also have deep significance in traditional culture. Created in the belief that birds link the physical world to the spiritual one, they are regarded as sacred objects in prayer…
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While swaddling and baby carrying seem like the latest ideas in parenting trends, these soothing practices have been an important part of childrearing traditions in the Native American culture for thousands of years. Variations of the Native American baby carrier…
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