1. Native Arts of the Americas

2. Artic Region Between NE Siberia and Eastern Greenland
Homeland of the Inuit (Eskimos)
Fished and hunted in villages

3. Inuit Art
Attached to animals they hunted- seal, walrus, fish, whale, caribou
Human figure depicted in masks and dolls
Ivory Engraving:
Engraved on ivory tusks, filled with color and darkened with soot
Masks:
Leader believed to have healing powers (shaman) and wore masks during ceremonies

4. Inuit Art

5. Northwest Coast Region
Totem poles:
Tall posts carved and painted with a series of animal symbols associated with a particular family or clan (coat of arms)
Erected in front of a dwelling for identification and a sign of prestige
Wood carvings feet high
Designs are very complex with every foot having an animal and the more complex totem poles have many colors

6. Totem Poles

7. Southwest Region (Mexico to the Rocky Mountains)
Pueblo (village)
Lived in adobe (sun-dried clay) homes
The important part was the Kiva (circular underground structure)
Pueblo Pottery (Maria Martinez)
Painted pottery
Each community had it’s own shape and designs
Black outline and geometric shapes
Bold designs over a cream colored base

8. Pueblo Pottery

9. Navajo Southwest tribe Weaving learned through male Pueblo weavers
Navajo women began making cloth with looms in the 18th century
Spanish and Mexico settlers moved into the southwest and introduced new designs and patterns
19th century-using European cloth and dyes matching quality of best looms in Europe
Closeness of the weave, rich, vibrant colors and bold design

10. Navajo Weaving

11. Great Plains Region
Between the Mississippi ans the Rocky Mountains (Gulf to Canda)
Painted animal skins
Nomads
Men painted skins for tepees, shields and chief’s robed
Robe was highly prized

12. Great Plains Region Art