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One of the oldest crafts in Native American cultures is basket weaving. Each tribe has its own specific methods and materials to create woven baskets. Basket weaving has played a crucial role in the lives of Native American people and…
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A ritual that has been performed for hundreds of years, smudging is a way to cleanse your home and self, removing negative energy and purifying the space around you to create an aura of positivity. The prayer fan or feather…
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Some of the most beautiful and intricate contemporary ceramic pieces in the world, Mata Ortiz pottery is made from locally dug clay using the methods that Native American potters have used for hundreds of years. These beautiful pieces are made…
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Used across Native American tribes for hundreds of years, the talking stick allows individuals to voice their opinions during council meetings and other major tribal events. Also used when teaching and sharing stories with children, the talking stick teaches that…
Continue readingA symbol used across Native American cultures, the medicine wheel is made of four equal quadrants representing the four directions, four races, four seasons, and the four sacred mountains. The center of the medicine wheel represents the self. Also called…
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