The most important musical instrument to the Native American people was and still is the drum.For centuries, our Native American ancestors have used drums to set the tone before battle, for social gat…
Teeming with energetic drum rhythms and syncopated lyrics, the soundtrack of the Pow Wow Trail is an exciting synthesis of old and new Native American music - some songs have been passed down from one…
Modern day pow wows are large social gatherings that celebrate the beauty of Native American culture and its rich history. Many have surmised about the origins of the pow wow as a religious ceremony o…
As warriors, horses, and buffalo dash across the pages of old ledger books in a brilliant display of color, Native American artist Donald Montileaux honors the lives and histories of his Lakota a…
For the last few weeks, our team has been working diligently to update and refresh our Native Gallery.A lot of hard work has gone into this exciting pre-spring project, so we wanted to take a moment t…
Native American artist Michael Haskell explores the contrast between the refined, polished nature of sterling silver and the earthy, natural hues of malachite, pipestone, turquoise and ammonite.He use…
The Native American herb Wah'pe was'temna (also known as Sweet Leaf) is recognized as a powerful love medicine by many Plains Indian tribes - it was (and still is) used to inspire love and was a favor…
Revered for its unique earthy sound, the Native American flute can sometimes be found as an added musical element in contemporary Native American, New Age, and world music recordings; the woodsy tenor…
Long ago, the Plains Indians observed the bull elk as a courageous and magnificent figure - he had a large harem, he was willing to fight to the death to protect his mates, and his cows loved him…and…
Imbued with history, crafted with tradition, and adorned with tribal custom, Native American dolls were once lovingly created by mothers and grandmothers as gifts for their young daughters and grandda…
Love Flute illustration by Paul GobleFrom the romantic tale of the first love flute to the mythological creation story, the work of Paul Goble brings these Native American myths and legends to life in…
The Native American culture is known for its rich oral tradition - instead of using a written language to document their history, these indigenous people simply relied on their verbal language to shar…
