Modern Fancy Dancer    
Detailed instructions, photos and illustrations will guide you through the process of making an authentic set of Fancy Dance clothes. Tips and tricks, close-up photos of many beautiful outfits, and color action shots from Powwows all over the country. Trace the history and evolution of the Fancy Dance style from its origins to modern day. Highlights include music, powwow etiquette, and interviews with champion dancers. 64 pages, 16 color pages showing photos of current outfits (soft Cover)   4105-051-900

Northern Traditional Dancer
The revised 2nd edition is an in-depth look at the Traditional style of dance and includes many full color photos featuring dancers and powwows from all over the Western U.S. Contains illustrated instructions on correct traditional clothing articles…including bustles, anklets, breastplates, bandoliers, chokers, moccasins, roaches, and traditional dance staff. 48 Pages, 68 photos, and 67 illustrations
(Soft Cover)                4105-041-900

Warbonnets - CCTP
An in-depth study of the classic Plains style warbonnet, including a comprehensive history of how the warbonnet evolved and it's origin. A major part of this publication is dedicated to the construction of a warbonnet, complete with detailed illustrations and photos which show both period warbonnet and modern variations 17 pages Heavily illustrated. Soft Cover 4105-017-900

A Manual Of Fingerweaving -
Robert Austin
This is the ultimate book on Fingerweaving.
It describes in exacting detail all the methods and rules necessary to create beautiful articles in various traditional patterns. Step by step instructions on both "warp face" and "interface" weaving, detailed instructions, and excellent photographs. Covers lighning, chevron, arrowhead and diamond patterns. Sections on sash variations, twilling, adding beads, borders, applique and several styles of fringe. 56 pages, 62 full color pictures, 20 historic pictures, 40+ illustrations. Soft Cover. 4105-056-900

Trailhead Flute Manual and CD Set Instructional CD with 40-page manual covering all aspects of playing, tuning and caring for your flute, as well as a section on troubleshooting. Includes music for 8 practice songs and all details on learning to play the flute. An excellent value!                                                4106-006-430

The Art of the Native American Flute
R. Carlos Nakai and James Demars
Divided into several sections, this well written book is a summation of Carlos Nakai's years as an educator, performer and student of the Native American Flute. Covering everything from tuning, fingering, style, hostory and even a section on care and maintenance of the flute. Also included are numerous transcriptions of songs from Nakai's recordings. This book is an important source on the Native American flute with concise review of the career and artistry of one of the most important ethnic artists in America. 132 pages. Heavily illustrated. Soft Cover. 4106-009-130

Flute Music Books By Daniel Chazanoff
Each volume features detailed
sheet music for each song.

4106-004-074  The Flute Music Book
4106-023-074  Indian of the Plains
4106-011-074  Music of the Cherokee Nation Vol. 1       
4106-012-074  Music of the Cherokee Nation Vol. 2
4106-020-074    Eight Ceremonial Songs

Voices of Native America - Spotted Eagle
An in-depth look at the music and instruments of the Native American, both past and present, including instructions on how to make most forms of traditional musical instruments by this talented and well known musician and craftsman. Descriptions of how the instrument is played and for what purpose cover drums, whistles, shakers, rattles, gourds, and bells with a special highly detailed section on making and playing the flute. 120 pages and over 120 contemporary & historical photos, sketches, charts and illustrations. Soft Cover. 4114-010-089

Language

Begining Cherokee
Holmes and Smith
The first book written for use in teaching Cherokee to English speaking people. In depth study and convenient source book on the language and its syllabary. 316 pages - illustrated.
Soft Cover.
4109-119-039

Dakota English Dictionary - Riggs
The language of the Dakota people was
first put into written form by missionaries who
lived within and learned from the Dakota
community in the Minnesota River valley.
Riggs worked with others to create a Dakota/English dictionary, as well as prayer books and hymnals.
This edition is an expanded version of the
dictionary published by the
Smithsonian Institution in 1852. 665 Pages,
Soft Cover. 4109-012-251

English Dakota Dictionary - Williamson
As a son of a missionary, John Williamson grew up speaking both English and Dakota, and spent most of his adult life as a missionary on the Santee Reservation. In 1902, he produced this English/Dakota dictionary. This title, as well as the companion volume, are cultural and linguistic sources for historians, anthropologists, linguists, and ethnologists. 264 pages. Soft Cover. 4109-005-251

Indian Sign Language
Tomkins
Drawings and short descriptions make
clear the proper positions and motions of the hands
to convey the meaning of over 870 common words
and ideas, arranged alphabetically and excellent
for anyone wishing to learn or teach sign language. 4109-004-012

Cherokee Words and Pictures – Chiltoskey
This is a remarkable compilation of years of study and research into the Cherokee language. Includes English words, the Cherokee syllabary followed by the characters representing each syllable and small illustrations to accompany the language.
4109-008-007

Picture Writing Of American Indians
Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
An excellent account, with emphasis
on meaning of
picture writing and collected from Indians
in the late 1800’s.
Includes wampum, winter counts,
religious, and
ceremonial symbols, tattoos,
mnemonics for
remembering songs, traditions, etc.
822 pages,
1290 illustrations, and 54 plates
in 2 volumes.
(Soft Cover)
4109-001-012                                         4109-002-012

Sharing the Gift of Lakota Song
Through this book and it's accompanying CD, several preeminent Lakota singers tell about their lives and roles as singers, composers, and caretakers of their musical traditions. This informative and educational presentation of Lakota music covers the structure as well as application within the culture, along with commentary and analysis by Dr. Theisz, a credentialed scholar, accomplished singer and participant in these traditions for over 4 decades. 112 pages with 51 color and historic photos. 411-015-464

Medicine

Native American Sweat Lodge – Joseph Bruchac
A collection of history and legends of early sweat lodges, from the basic Native American sweats to European sweat baths. A discussion of the essential parts of a sweat lodge and their meaning, compiled with legends and folklore surrounding the sweat lodge.
4119-028-447

Lakota Belief and Ritual
James R. Walker
The classic text on Sioux religion is by the Pine Ridge agency physician who spent 18 years collecting material relating to almost every facet of the old Lakota way of life. The old men at Pine Ridge instructed him in their traditional religion as a Lakota holy man and he was recorded a wealth of information such as life and visions, seeking a vision, the pipe and consecrating a pipe, dreams and obligations, the Sun Dance, the Ghost Dance, and many other rituals and ceremonies. 329 Pages, 30 photos, and 16 full color ledger drawings. Soft Cover. 4123-220-038

Sundancing
The Great Sioux Piercing Ritual - Thomas E. Mails
This outstanding volume covers much more than just this important Plains religious ceremony. In 1974 and 1975, Mails was invited to photograph and record every aspect of the Sun Dance at the Pine Ridge reservations. Also includes a complete account by Frank Fools Crow, the renownned Sioux holy man and Ceremonial Chief of the Teton Sioux. 338 pages, & 100's of photos, drawings, & color paintings. Soft Cover. 4119-090-402

American Indian Medicine - Vogel
Comprehensive study which explores the considerable effects of Indian medicinal practices on white civilization and also gives a wealth of information on Indian methods, theories, drugs and drugless treatments. Segments include varied topics such as insect and snake bites, arrow wounds, the sweatbath, infant care and anesthetics. 585 pages, 24 photos and illustrations. oft Cover. 4113-001-039

Lakota Ritual of the Sweat Lodge - Raymond A. Bucko
This is the first indepth study of the significance and history of the Lakota sweat lodge. This study is based on fieldwork conducted by the author on the Pine Ridge Reservation. He offers a detailed account of the "sweat", it's history, changes and longevity of the ceremony. 336 pages. Soft Cover 4119-045-038

Religion

Black Elk Speaks – J. Neihardt
This life story of a holy man of the Oglala Sioux covers the tragic details of the Custer bath, the ghost dance, and the Wounded Knee massacre and is one of the great religious classics of the century. Its deep spiritual significance is presented through Black Elk’s eloquent and profound vision of the unity of creation.   4116-011-037

Fools Crow – Wisdom and Power – Mails
In 1989, at the age of 99, Frank Fools Crow died. Regarded by many to be the greatest Native American holy person of the last hundred years, he left behind him a legacy of spiritualism, healing and love for his fellow men. The author was fortunate enough to be able to talk with this holy man and to document his abilities in great detail. This is a powerful and moving portrait of a remarkable individual.         4113-004-402

The Sacred Pipe - Black Elk's Account of the Seven Rites of the Oglala Sioux - Brown
Beginning with the gift of the sacred pipe, Black Elk describes the details and meanings of the 7 rites disclosed to the Sioux through visions...including the Sun Dance, "Keeping of the soul", purification & many others. 138 pages, illustrated. Soft Cover. 4119-014-039

The Sixth Grandfather
Black Elk's Teaching Given to John Neihardt Raymond J. DeMaillie
Available for the first time are these transcripts of the teachings of the Oglala holy man, revealing Lakota theology, philosophy, and history - which are all one in traditionalist Lakota thought. Covers such varied topics as origins of the pipe, prayers, the sacred hoop, the Heyoka ceremony, Ghost Dance, Horse Dance, the Custer battle, Black Elk's recollections of his boyhood and youth, myths and legends, hunting and games, and much more. 452 pages 13 photos, and illustrations. Soft Cover. 4119-005-038

Ojibaway Ceremonies - Johnston
A fascinating look at Ojibwa culture as seen through the eyes of one young member of the tribe as he participates in ruituals such as the Naming Ceremony, Vision Quest, War Path, the Marriage Ceremony, and the Ritual of Death, so important to this way of life. 192 pages, 8 drawings. Soft Cover.
4119-023-037

Healing

Secret Native American Pathways - Mails
The spiritual practices of the Hopi, Cherokee, Apache, and Sioux are presented in this illustrated step-by-step guide which shows how they may be adapted to out place and time, using ancient power sources to solve today’s problems. After years of careful research, the author reveals rituals long kept secret, practices which invoke both natural and supernatural powers.  4113-003-402

The Book of the Vision Quest
Steven Foster
The author shares many intense, deep experience of vision quests where he has prepared and guided many hundreds who have sought his help. He explains the steps of severance (preparation) threshold (the quest itself) and return. 4117-008-002

The Sacred
Ways of Knowledge, Sources of Life
Beck and Walters
Excellent introduction to traditional and contemporary religious concepts and ceremonies of North American tribes. Covers shamanism and spirits, peyotism, the path of life, and much more. 369 pages, charts, 120 photos and illustrations and 10 maps. Soft Cover.
4119-016-027

Encyclopedia of Native American Healing - William S. Lyon
Healing traditions in Native American cultures offer a glimpse into a rich and varied world of belief systems and spiritual practices. Covering over 350 years of history, it describes sacred objects used in healing rituals and how such objects were used, as well as plants used to increase healing powers. Healing ceremonies are vividly pictured, and the symbolic motifs used in healing rituals are explained.
372 pages, 50 photos. Soft Cover 4113-006-069

Sacred Smoke: The Ancient Art of Smudging for Modern Times - McCampbell
Learn how to make smudge sticks and identify, collect and grow a wide range of sacred plants for smudging, the art of burning herbs as a spiritual practice. In this new edition the author explains and illustrates this integral part of traditional Native American life. She also offers valuable advice on how to reclaim your own traditions and find your personal healing rituals. Includes tips on buying herbs and other sources for obtaining them. 128 pages with numerous plant illustrations. Soft Cover. 4119-055-081

History
and
Customs

Men At Arms American Indian Series
These informative books chronicle the clothing styles and modes of dress, weapons, accouterments, societies, religious beliefs, and other aspects of life of the various culture groups in their heydays. Very informative and excellent for hints on the historic dress clothing. Each contains 48 pages with numerous color plates and historic photos. Soft Cover.
Plains Indians
Jason Hook  4123-601-063
Woodland Indians
Michael Johnson 4123-600-063
Southeastern Indians
Michael Johnson   4123-602-063

The Comanche:
Lords of the Southern Plains
Wallace and Hoebel
A comprehensive study of the most splendid horsemen the world has ever produced. Contains detailed information on early history, food, clothing, dwellings. the horse and buffalo, laws and warfare, religion and most aspects of everydaylife from cradle to grave. 381 pages, illustrations, photos and maps. Soft Cover. 4123-313-039

The Cherokee People - Thomas E. Mails
As well known as the Cherokee peple are today, there are a great many questions that still surround this great nation. Where did they originate? How did they dress? Were they warlike? Were they religious or creative? In this beautifully detailed text and illustrations the author answers these questions and more. 368 pages, 100+ illustrations, (15 in color) Hard Cover 4123-003-402

The Cherokees - Woodward
The most comprehensive history ever written on the greatest of the Five Civilized Tribes. This book spans more than 400 years, from earliest contacts with Europeans in 1540 until 1907. A well written and fascinating account containing much previously unpublished material. 359 pages, 37 illustrations, and 5 maps. Soft Cover. 4123-412-039

Chippewa Customs - Frances Densmore
First published in 1929 as BAE Bulletin 86, this book provides accurate, detailed descriptions of the tribal history, customs, legends, traditions, art, music, economy and leisure activities of the Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of the Great Lakes region. Documented material about the old ways that was collected from the people who really knew. 204 pages, 90 photos, and 27 illustrations. 4123-238-082

Powwow Country - Chris Roberts
Full color expose on the proud heritage of the Indian people. The cultural identity which makes each tribe unique is displayed in photos which give such detail to roaches, breastplates, beadwork, bustles, dresses, fans and more that you truly have to see to believe. all events, competitions, ceremonies and fellowship of the powwow are covered by participant of the circuit, Traditional, Grass, Fancy Shawl, Oklahoma and Jingle style dancers are well represented with close-ups of outfits. 128 pages. Soft Cover. 4106-001-083

Daily life in a Plains Indian Village 1868
Michael Bad Hand Terry
A detailed inside look at the daily life of a Plains Indian Family, more than 130 years ago. Full color photos depicting family members' daily lives: weapons and shields, games and sketchbooks, their tipi home and contents, horses and hunting: each member's duties and role in the Tribal community. Also a listing of places you can visit for re-enactment of Native American history. 48 Pages. Soft Cover. 4117-002-505

Tanning and Primitive Skill Books

Blue Mountain Buckskin - Jim Riggs
The best book available on brain tanning. Begins with obtaining hides, making the required tools, all steps of the skinning and tanning process. many detailed tips. chapters discuss making patterns and clothing, sewing techniques, fringe care of buckskin, etic. 134 pages, 100 photos and illustrations. Soft Cover. 4107-001-067

Brain Tanning the Sioux Way – Belitz
An excellent booklet on step-by-step brain tanning as the author learned it from the Sioux. Tells how to make beautiful soft buckskin from deer hides. Helps first timers avoid common pitfalls. 4107-001-003

The Complete Book of Tanning Skins and Furs - Churchill
The book for anyone serious about learning the finer points of tanning. Covers techniques from small animal skins and large furbearers to domestic hides and reptile, fish, and bird skins. Includes background information on necessary tools and equipment.          4151-005-063

Tan your hide the Alum Way - Kent Klein
In this fourth printing (second revision) tanning manual, you will get a short history of tanning, how to get started and necessary supplies. Instruction in hair-off, hair-on tanning, solutions and oils; detailed instructions and diagrams for building and using a fleshing beam and a stretching frame. Also some conclusions, helpful hints and clean up instructions from the author. Soft Cover 4107-004-506

Buckskin: the Ancient Art of Braintanning - Steven Edholm and Tamera Wilder
A complete step by step study of braintanning buckskin from skinning to making clothing and tools. Also gives background information on skin structure; acquiring, skinning, care and storage of your hides; health concerns and uses for your prepared skins as well as other parts of the deer. An excellent reference for the beginner or the long time tanner. Each chapter contains a finished sample of a smoked brain tanned hide. This book contains 307 pages with an abundance of photographs and sketches. One of the most detailed and complete braintan books. Soft cover. 4107-002-072

Brain Tan Buckskin: Video & Book - Prarie Wolf
For anyone wishing to learn the dry-scrape method of brain tanning, this is the best video available on the subject. With it's derailed instructions and close-up views of the actual process, you can see exactly how it's done. There are many small details involved in brain-tanning that are difficult to understand unless you can actually see it done, and this video is the best way we know of to do that without hands on instruction. 80 minutes in length. The easy to read, 45 page book includes clear and concise instructions with 43 detailed photos and illustrations plys a chapter on the preparation and use of sinew for threads. 4080-009-001

Primitive Weapons & Tool Books

Knife & Tomahawk Throwing Book
This handy little book is full of photos that complement instructions on how to throw a knife and hurl a hawk, build a target, develop target precision , and hunt game with a throwing knife. (Soft Cover)   4175-019-069

Accouterments  II, & III
Detailed examinations of weapons and accouterments from the Golden Age are conered in each nook, featuring tomahawks, axes, hunting, patch and bowie knices, scrimshawed powder horns, primitive frontier shooting bags, Indian war clubs, trade silver, Kentucky rifles and pistols, muzzleloading accouterments - fine examples from premier collections. Each volume contains 100's of detailed photos to aid the craftsman and collector, many of which have bever been published before.
  Vol II - 4178-002-106     Vol III - 4178-004-106

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible Volume 1, 2, and 3 - Jim Hamm, Ed.

Complete Set: 4122-900-085

Vol 1. Produced by the leading authorities on making wooden bows and arrow with thorough explanations on cutting and seasoning wood, bow design and performance, western Indian bows, glue, splices, sinew backing, tillering and arrow making are covered. A must for traditional archers! 326 pages + 100's of fine photos and illustrations. Hard Cover. 4122-025-085

VOl 2. Nine experienced bowmakers cover making bos from boards: Eastern Woodland, ancient European, composite & recurve bows, strings, steel points, improving accuracy, quivers and other gear. 318 pages - 100's of photos and illustrations. Hard Cover 4122-026-085

Vol 3. Never before available, these highly detailed instructions cover tools, Plains Indian, Korean horn and takedown bows, footed arrows, flint arrowheads and much more, making construction easy for even the first time bowyer. 351 pages. Hard Cover
4122-027-085

Bows & Arrows Of The Native American
An extremely well written, well illustrated step by step guide to wooden bows, sinew backed bows, composite bows, strings, arrows and quivers. Everything a student of native America needs to construct an authentic bow and arrow from proper wood selection and working with sinew to arrow fetching and tip attachment…as well as final decoration suggestions. All related in easy to understand text by the noted author Jim Hamm. 156 pages, Over 150 photos. (Soft Cover) 4122-007-085

Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers, – Steve Allely and Jim Hamm
This comprehensive book will “strongly appeal to all those with an abiding interest in Native Americans and archery”. There are over 30 tribes represented with beautifully detailed full-page pen-and-ink drawings with dimensions, decorations and construction details for more than 100 historic bows, cores of arrows and more than a dozen quivers.   
Volume 1         4122-010-085 
Volume 2        4122-011-085        
Both Book - Set     4122-901-085

Making Indian Bows and Arrows – The Old Way – Wallentine
Complete guide to the history making and shooting of Indian bows by the Primitice National Award Winner and hunter Douglas Wallentine. Clear illustrations and instructions on making bows, arrows, quivers, shooting styles and more, make this an excellent book.              4105-033-121

Flintknapping – Hellwig
Written in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step format, this book gives clear-cut instructions on making stone tools, including such items as arrowheads, axes, and knives. By far the best book available on the subject. Features 30 photos and 22 illustrations which provide graphic descriptions of the methods used by prehistoric people.           4151-027-058

Making Powderhorns – Robert D. Byerly
After years of practical experience in the art of building powder horns, the author set to work in print and sketches to teach the fine art of constructing your very own powder horn. Included is a short but concise history of the powder horn with information on uses, colors, and general availability of horns for present day crafts people. Along with actual construction techniques, there is also a reference section offering suggestions for carious designs of plugs, horn shape, decorations and other uses of horn material.       4178-002-031

How to Scrimshaw and Carve Ivory – Blackie Collins (with scrimshaw art by Michael Collins)
Easy to follow instructions and fantastic photos illustrate the methods, tools and materials required for successful mastery of the art. Includes projects on knives, guns, and jewelry with emphasis on the style of work by original whaling seamen.  
4175-015-069

Native American Weapons - Colin Taylor
Full color photos of 155 examples from museums worldwide cover all the major weapons of the American Indian, including war clubs, axes & pipe tomahawks, bows, arrows, and numerous Native-made and trade type knives along with their magnificently beaded and quilled sheaths. Shields are covered in great detail, showing many exquisite examples, along with war bundles, pipes, whistles, and other symbolic objects. 128 pages, 177 photos with 155 color. Hard Cover 4122-020-167

American Indian Archery - Laubin
Beginning with a history of archery the author reviews a comparison of bows, making of bows and a comparison of INdian and English archery. Covers sinew backed and horn bows, strings, arrow and arrow making, quivers, Indian crossbows, medicine bows blowguns and shooting. Great reading for anyone 179 pages, 53 colot photos and 38 photos and illustrations. Hard Cover. 4122-001-039

Instruction & Hints for Assembling Pipe Tomahawks
This revised edition provides concise instruction for finishing decorating and assembling cast pipe tomahawks. Various sections cover adding brass, silver and pewter inlays to both the head and the harf, drilling and polishing, engraving and finishing, making and drilling hafts and fitting the head. 38 pages and over 50 clear illustrations. 4175-050-460

Coloring Books, Games & Native American Children's Books

Indian America - Geography of Northern American Indians 4190-112-007

American Indian Coloring Book 4199-001-007

Northern American Indian Design Coloring Book 4199-012-012

Games of the Nothern American Indians -
Stewart Culin
Reprint of the Bureau of American Ethnology 24th Annual Repot 1907. This tremendous work contains everything known about Indian games, including social and spiritual ties. Illustrations of thousands of items used for games plus detailed descriptions of how they were played...including such favorites as snowsnake, dice, hoop and pole, ball, ring and pin, racing, etc. 846 pages 1,112 figures and 21 plates Soft Cover 4124-001-012

Handbook of
American Indian Games
Macfarlan
A varied collection of 150 spirited, entertaining, and easy-to-play games that are great for groups. These authentic Indian sports develop dexterity, strength, endurance, patience and logic…Plus can be played indoors or out with little or no equipment.
4124-002-012

Cherokee Legends and
The Trail of Tears
An easy to read, informative booklet filled with stories that perpetuate many long-held Cherokee legends, "How the earth was made", "Why the possum's tail is bare"...but also included is the poignant story of the "Trail of tears" as told by Pvt. John G. Burnett, a participant in that journey. A must have book! Soft Cover 411-001-007

American Indian Prayers and Poetry
A compilation of modern day writings and ancient inscriptions that speak of love, friendship, joy, sadness, and all things great and small. Soft Cover 4119-001-012