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.
Edition:
Second edition.
Publisher:
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian,
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-240) and index.
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.