The Inuit Indian groups were famous for two things, Scrimshaw and weaving baskets or shoes from the leather of animals. Moccasins were shoes that many of the Inuit Indians wore as they kept their feet warm during the cold months …[Continue]
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Northwest Indian Totem Pole
There is one particular craft that you can make and most children have seen that originated from the Northwest coastal Indian groups; the totem pole. A real totem pole is a sculpture carved from great trees, generally cedar along the …[Continue]
Southwest Indian Craft Ideas
Another Native American group was the Southwest Indians. They are known for some of the most artistic pottery and art creations. Here are a couple of crafts from the southwest Indian people: • Kachina dolls can be found in many …[Continue]
Eastern Woodland Indian Craft Ideas
The Native American culture is filled with vast pieces of history and several different crafting arts. There are so many different crafts to make around the Thanksgiving season when it comes to the Native American culture. Let’s take a look …[Continue]