What is Native American art?
In so many ways, everything the Native Americans made–for daily life, war, or spiritual ceremonies–is considered art. Native Americans, also called American Indians, created art with origins in the spiritual world. As an act of worship, celebration, necessity or grief over death, Native American art came into the physical world through artists’ hands.HistoryAs of 2010, Native Americans began living and building communities in what is now North America between 25,000 to 60,000 years ago according to the still controversial New World migration model.IdentificationMost Native American artists use brightly colored fabrics, feathers, beads and gems like turquoise to create their artwork. The work is always hand-made and intricate in design, weaving patterns and structures. Jewelry is simple in design but usually extravagant in color and pattern. For example, a bone pipe choker–a small leather necklace worn close around the neck–involves intricate braiding techniques and rare stones, bea
