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Dress Clothing of the Plains Indians (Paperback, New Ed)
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Dress Clothing of the Plains Indians (Paperback, New Ed)
Series: The Civilization of the American Indian Series
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In the current surge of interest in the history and culture of the
American Indian it has become obvious that detailed information
about many aspects of Indian life is all but inaccessible to any
but the most diligent researchers. In the matter of Indian dress
there are, of course, the stereotypes worn by actors in motion
pictures and television productions, but they are for the most part
highly inaccurate, crafted in designers' studios for effect rather
than authenticity.This book assembles for the first time reliable
information about the dress of the Plains Indians. In counters the
misconception that all the tribes of the central region dressed
alike. Although certain similarities could be found among the
groups, each tribe had its own distinctive traditions and
preferences in cut, color, decorative symbols, and trim, as well as
in style of hair and headdress, footwear, and accessories. The
author became aware of the need for a book such as this when he was
helping make Indian costumes for exhibitions and dances. He
searched early monographs, other reliable documents, and museums to
compile for his own use the information on which this book is
based. The hobbyist, as well as the historian and anthropologist,
will find here the information he has been seeking: patterns of
shirts, robes, and moccasins; colors and designs used by specific
tribes; the symbolism of details of ceremonial dress. The visitor
to Indian gatherings will recognize old-and-new style elements in
the dance costumes and learn to appreciate their meanings. Â
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Imprint: |
University of Oklahoma Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
The Civilization of the American Indian Series |
Release date: |
September 1990 |
First published: |
September 1990 |
Authors: |
Ronald P Koch
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
238 |
Edition: |
New Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8061-2137-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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LSN: |
0-8061-2137-8 |
Barcode: |
9780806121376 |
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