Craig Chambers

Native American Talking Sticks

In order that councils are conducted in a dignified fashion, the Native American talking stick came into being. According to the rules established, only the person who is holding the talking stick is allowed to speak. The discussion is usually be started ... Read >

The Value Of Native American Rattles

Gourds are not the only source of material for Native American rattles. The materials used for rattles or shakers range from turtle shells to pottery. Many tribes, especially those in the northwest, carve their rattles out of wood. The Navajo as well a... Read >

Well Known Native American Pottery

The distinctive look of Native American pottery is known around the world. Traditionally, formed using the coil method, each piece of pottery is carefully built from long strands of clay. The Native American artist works to join and then smooth each coil ... Read >

The Uses Of Native American Pipes

Native American pipes have long formed a very important role in Indian culture and tradition. Of course, it was the cultivation and use of tobacco that formed the basis of pipe usage. The soothing, slightly narcotic effect of the original tobacco added ... Read >

Historical Native American Lances

The Native American lance was a weapon used both against other men and against animals during hunting events. Warfare played an important role in Native American life, and the lance was the weapon of choice for this activity. Originally, lances consiste... Read >

Native American Jewelry

Native American jewelry takes many forms, depending on the tribe and the individual artist. Making use of the materials offered by the natural world, Indians turned these simple things into objects of beauty. The tradition of jewelry styles has develope... Read >

Native American Flutes And Carved Fetishes

There are two important musical instruments to Indians. One is the drum and the other is the Native American flute. Adding to the ambiance of any powwow, or healing ceremony, the music of the flute is unmistakable. Centuries of tradition lie behind the ... Read >

The Use of Native American Dream Catchers

Hanging a Native American dream catcher near your bed or bedroom window will help guarantee that bad dreams will be less likely to reach you. Dreams, both good and bad, flow all about us during the night, like moths. In order to assure that bad dreams d... Read >

How The Native American Dance Stick Is Made

Native American dance sticks allow the user to become more involved in the ceremony. The dance stick helps the dancer to focus their thoughts and energy to help make the dance a success. Dance is a way the Indians use to communicate a myriad of things. ... Read >

Historical Native American Baskets

The art of weaving Native American Baskets is over 7,000 years old. During that long span of years, many techniques for basket making have evolved. As with many of their artistic efforts, the different tribes developed individual styles. And, the varia... Read >

The Beauty Of Native American Art

Native American art takes many forms and tells the relation of the artist to the earth. As with artists anywhere, the Indian artist seeks to communicate his or her ideas to others through art. This interpretation can be realistic or abstract, or anywher... Read >

The Fading Allure of Native American Rugs

Native American rug making is a very important aspect in Indian culture. This art should be preserved but is now dying out. Fewer people in the up and coming generation have the patience to learn the art of weaving as well as the busy culture taking ove... Read >

Is Native American Jewelry Right For Me?

The diversity of Native American jewelry is one of its best selling features. Because of the unique style, many designs have been passed down throughout the centuries. Young designers are inspired to create impeccable pieces. Jewelry will always be p... Read >

Native American Pipes And Nature

Smoking tobacco has always been a part of the social life of Native Americans. Throughout time, Indian pipes have varied in both size and shape in order to adapt to the specific needs of a ritual or for personal or tribal use. Today, these handmade pipes... Read >

Native American Medicine Bags - A Holistic Approach To Healing

You would think that because it is called a medicine bag that it has actual medicine inside. Well technically, it holds natural elements and healing herbs that are important to the wearer. In Native American culture, these items offer holistic cures and ... Read >