American Indian Culture: From Counting Coup to Wampum [2 volumes]

From Counting Coup to Wampum

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Native American Studies

• ISBN: 9781440828744
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: September 22, 2015
• Imprint: Greenwood
• Language: English

American Indian Culture: From Counting Coup to Wampum is organized by cultural form (Arts; Family, Education, and Community; Food; Language and Literature; Media and Popular Culture; Music and Dance; Spirituality; and Transportation and Housing). Examples of topics covered include icons of Native culture, such as pow wows, Indian dancing, and tipi dwellings; Native art forms such as pottery, rock art, sandpainting, silverwork, tattooing, and totem poles; foods such as corn, frybread, and wild rice; and Native Americans in popular culture. The extensive introductory section, breadth of topics, accessibly written text, and range of perspectives from the many contributors make this work a must-have resource for high school and undergraduate audiences.