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Plains Indian and Mountain Man Arts and Crafts: An Illustrated Guide [Paperback]

Charles W. Overstreet (Author)
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January 30, 1995
This handbook is an exciting exploration of the arts, crafts and other accoutrements made and used by the Plains Indians and Mountain Men in the early 1800's. Employing traditional and modern methods, this complete how-to manual features 45 projects ranging from rawhide to an Arapaho saddle. Using this book's easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, re-creation of these historical items becomes a simple task. The hobbyist is provided with a good, varied selection of items that can be made relatively inexpensively. The author has carefully researched each project and provides interesting historical background on the use and significance of each piece.

The projects included are: Making Rawhide, Tanning Leather, Making Brain-Tanned Buckskin, Plains Indian Beadwork, Kiowa Antler-Handled Awl, Sea Shell Decorations, Hooves and Dew Claw Decorations, Antler Decorations, Tin Tinkles, Beaded Feathers, Mountain Man Ball Bag, Cheyenne War Club, Ute Bone-Handled Knife, Displaying a Beaver Pelt, Dream Catcher, Comanche Hoop Drum, Trapper's Possibles Bag, Ute Warrior's Coup Stick, Lakota Bone Necklace, Apache Prayer Stick, Crow Deer Skull Totem, Comanche Eagle Feather Fan, Ojos de Dios, Pawnee Ceremonial Shield, Mountain Man Powder Horn, Kiowa Antler Totem, Lakota Peace Pipe, Trapper's Knife Sheath, Crow Parfleche, Blackfoot Ceremonial Case, Ute Parfleche Knife Case, Personal Totem, Commanche Buffalo Lance, Minniconjou Dance Rattle, Pawnee Antler Handle Knife, Mountain Man Rifle Case, Oklahoma Plains Indian Flute, Horn Hat Rack, Apache Cloth Dye, Indian Games (Wheel and Stick Game, Hand Game), Lakota Bear Amulet, Pistol Holster, Cheyenne Cow Skull Totem, Crow Pipe-Bone Breastplate, Lakota War Bonnet, Household Items (Horn Cup and Spoon, Gourd Cup), Cheyenne Medicine Arrows and Arapaho Saddle. There is also an excellent Reference section.

A truly wonderful book for those interested in the history of the Plains frontier and for those whose talents lead them to make things with their hands. A must for Scouts, Mountain Men and Indian Hobbyists.

Fully illustrated; 100's of photos and drawings.


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Eagles View Publishing (January 30, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0943604419
  • ISBN-13: 978-0943604411
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough detail, February 1, 2009
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I was looking for more detail, more beadwork, etc. This would be a great book for Boy Scouts, or older kids wanting to do crafts.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Good for basic Native American crafts, November 5, 2001
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The book is interesting reading but lacks historical referance that his second book has. Most of the items in this book are for "display" purposes ONLY!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great book, but I wonder about the "Plains Indian Flute", February 3, 1999
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I have made several projects from this book. The descriptions, history and drawings are generally very good. I do have one project for which I would appreciate more information. I did find the book lacking in this area.

For the "Oklahoma Plains Indian Flute", I would appreciate the following information.

1. How large of inside diameter should the central wind tube be? 2. How large should the square carved holes be on either side of the obstruction and how close should each be to the obstruction? 3. What gauge or thickness is best for the tin nest? 4. Should the completely cover the square holes in the nest?

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