Inuit artistry began with stone and bone carvings to record traditional life. For 2,500 years, Inuit carvers created sculptures of stone, bone, ivory, baleen and wood to pass down traditions. Today’s artists continue to pass on their skills to the next generation.
Basket construction and usage vary in tribal communities across the United States and Canada. California Tribes are best known for their intricate basket weaving with geometric and pictorial designs. Check out the video to learn more!
The Northwestern Coast/ California section of our permanent exhibit, “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” showcases.
The squash blossom necklace is one of the best-known jewelry types in the Southwest honoring the trumpet-shaped flower of the squash plant. Though squash blossom necklaces are made by several different tribes of the Southwest region, they are primarily associated with the Navajo. The necklaces continue to evolve since their emergence into the iconic necklaces that are associated with the Southwest today. Watch the video to find out more!
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