Title:
Do all Indians live in tipis? : questions and answers from the National Museum of the American Indian / Smithsonian books in association with the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution.
ISBN:
9781588346193
Edition:
Second edition.
Publication Information:
Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, [2018]
Physical Description:
xvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents:
Identity -- Origins and histories -- Popular myths -- Clothing, housing, food, and health -- Ceremony and ritual -- Sovereignty -- Animals and land -- Language and education -- Love and marriage -- Art, music, dance, and sports.
Summary:
"Debunking common myths and providing information about everything from katsina dolls to casinos and Pocahontas to powwows, Native staff members at the National Museum of the American Indian have handled a wide array of questions over the years. This book presents nearly 100 of their answers. This accessible and informative book counters deeply embedded stereotypes while providing a lively introduction to diverse Native histories and contemporary cultures "-- Provided by publisher.
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OCLC Number:
on1020304411
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