With their leathery wings and high-pitched cries, bats are one of the most unusual animals. Since they’re so distinctive, it’s no surprise that they show up in a lot of Native American arts and crafts. What do bats mean to…
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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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The badger is a resourceful, generally easygoing animal that also knows how to be a tenacious fighter when the situation calls for it. As a result of its unique personality and what its characteristics represent, this animal has profound symbolic…
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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…
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Distinctive, visually appealing shields are among many useful and beautiful items crafted by Native American people over the past hundreds or even thousands of years. Ancient shields are far rarer than pottery and stone artifacts due to the deterioration of…
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