Arts and Crafts: Southeast
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Arts, Social Science
- Subcategories: Artists, Artisans, Native Americans, American Indians, Crafts
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: United States
Article abstract: The Indians of the Southeast are especially known for baskets, beaded sashes and bags, carving, patchwork, and ribbon work
The artists of the Southeast tribes are the heirs to one of the richest artistic traditions in North America, but much of it has disappeared over the last few centuries because of acculturation and the dislocation of tribes. Elaborate earthen mounds, excellent stone-carved sculptures, copper sheets cut like mythical animals, baskets, and painted ceramics were made in the period before contact with Europeans. This early art...
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