Do all Indians live in tipis? questions and answers from the National Museum of the American Indian

"Debunking common myths and providing information about everything from katsina dolls to casinos and Pocahontas to powwows, Native staff members at the National Museum of the American Indian have handled a wide array of questions over the years. This book presents nearly 100 of their answers. T...

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Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, [2018]
Edition: Second edition.
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Summary: "Debunking common myths and providing information about everything from katsina dolls to casinos and Pocahontas to powwows, Native staff members at the National Museum of the American Indian have handled a wide array of questions over the years. This book presents nearly 100 of their answers. This accessible and informative book counters deeply embedded stereotypes while providing a lively introduction to diverse Native histories and contemporary cultures "--
Physical Description: xvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-240) and index.
ISBN: 9781588346193
1588346196
Author Notes: The National Museum of the American Indian is an institution of living cultures dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere.