American Culture » Native American Culture http://homebusinesschronicles.com Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:28:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Purchasing American Indian Jewelry at a Fraction of the Cost http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/purchasing-american-indian-jewelry-at-a-fraction-of-the-cost/ http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/purchasing-american-indian-jewelry-at-a-fraction-of-the-cost/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:07:36 +0000 Andrew http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/purchasing-american-indian-jewelry-at-a-fraction-of-the-cost/ american culture
Craig Chambers asked:


American Indian jewelry is a beautiful symbol of Indigenous culture and tradition. This exquisite style of jewelry is mostly hand-crafted, giving it a distinctive quality unlike commercially made jewelry. Now days, Indian people often support themselves by selling their beautiful hand crafts, jewelry, and other intriguing works of art to make a living. Purchasing Native Indian jewelry allows you to be a part of helping them support their culture and continue practicing their customs.

As with all American Indian hand crafts, each piece of jewelry comes from a Tribe rich in history and a vivid past. For example, Native American jewelry created by the Tigua Indians, a Puebloan tribe, is truly exceptional due to the fact that around the 1930’s, their Tribe was believed to be obsolete. It wasn’t until they reunited and began to express themselves as a people, reclaiming the land that they had lost from a dishonored Spanish land grant, that they were at last recognized in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson as a tribal nation. The signing of the law by the president made Ysleta Del Sur, their new land near El Paso, Texas, into a reservation where they speak their Native language, and practice traditional customs.

Like the majority of Indian Tribes, the Tigua Indians make jewelry and other works of art for a living. Their jewelry is comparable to the jewelry made by the Navajo Tribe of the United States, and is known for its incredible design and intricate detail. By combining beautiful pieces of turquoise, shell, glass beads and precious stones, along with real pieces of sterling silver, they create beautiful works of art that exemplify the best of Native American culture and hand crafted Indian jewelry. Purchasing a piece of Tigua jewelry provides you a true appreciation of their unique talent and a glimpse into the Tigua way of life. Traditional craftsmanship is what makes this jewelry incomparable, and a must have for jewelry lovers and collectors.

When shopping for Native American jewelry, it is important to look around and not be deceived by cheap imitations. Buying genuine items, hand made by Native Indians, will ensure the future of your jewelry, and give you the assurance of knowing that your jewelry is an original. As you shop for Native American jewelry, you will see that it can be quite costly, as is most jewelry made by hand. Fortunately, with a little work, you can find fantastic pieces at low prices if you know where to look. Purchasing online is one of the greatest ways to find cheap deals as well as a great variety of jewelry to choose from.

Authentic Native American jewelry makes great gifts for jewelry enthusiasts and for those who are intrigued by Native American culture. From a wide variety of bolo ties, bracelets, necklaces, watches, rings, and more, you won’t have a problem deciding on just the right gift for young or old. Whether buying for yourself, a friend or loved one, remember that purchasing genuine pieces of American Indian jewelry is not only an investment in fine jewelry, but also a way to help the Native American people. You will enjoy having a part in keeping their traditions alive while owning elegant pieces of American Indian jewelry.



Lombard
]]> http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/purchasing-american-indian-jewelry-at-a-fraction-of-the-cost/feed/ 0 What does the Red Moon mean in Native American culture? http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/what-does-the-red-moon-mean-in-native-american-culture/ http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/what-does-the-red-moon-mean-in-native-american-culture/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:28:34 +0000 Andrew http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/what-does-the-red-moon-mean-in-native-american-culture/ american culture
Mindy G asked:


Last night Sept 17, 2008 there was a red moon. I know that the Native Americans have meaning for this in their culture.

Quinby
]]> http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/what-does-the-red-moon-mean-in-native-american-culture/feed/ 2 How is the native american culture similar to eastern cultures? How are the two connected? http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/how-is-the-native-american-culture-similar-to-eastern-cultures-how-are-the-two-connected/ http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/how-is-the-native-american-culture-similar-to-eastern-cultures-how-are-the-two-connected/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:57:37 +0000 Andrew http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/how-is-the-native-american-culture-similar-to-eastern-cultures-how-are-the-two-connected/ american culture
steffinator3 asked:


How is the native american culture similar to eastern cultures? How are the two connected? Please cite some references if possible. I’m just stumped. The only things I can think of are trivial things.

Brandan
]]> http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/how-is-the-native-american-culture-similar-to-eastern-cultures-how-are-the-two-connected/feed/ 2 Can you discern stereotypes in Native American culture? http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/can-you-discern-stereotypes-in-native-american-culture/ http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/can-you-discern-stereotypes-in-native-american-culture/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:04:39 +0000 Andrew http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/can-you-discern-stereotypes-in-native-american-culture/ american culture
bakedcheesesnacks asked:


I’ve visited some reservations in the Smoky Mountains area and a town in Alaska. It seems that the presentations they put on for tourist seem fake. Are there really that many references to animals and nature in Native American culture? I was wondering if these motifs are from the concept of the “noble savage”.

Edric
]]> http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/can-you-discern-stereotypes-in-native-american-culture/feed/ 1 What Native American Culture used horses the most? http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/what-native-american-culture-used-horses-the-most/ http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/what-native-american-culture-used-horses-the-most/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:23 +0000 Andrew http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/what-native-american-culture-used-horses-the-most/ american culture
msnaijagirl1966 asked:


I’m doing a project for school. I just wanted to know what Native American Culture (ex. Cherokee) used horses the most.

Hardy
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ghostwriterteam asked:


I bought A friend a necklace with this symbol on it and she is into native american culture and would like to know what it means. I found it online and I can’t really contact anybody about it.

Heathcliff
]]> http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/in-native-american-culture-what-does-a-crescent-moon-repersent/feed/ 7 How did the increase of railroad mileage in the 1800’s lead to the decimation of Native American culture? http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/how-did-the-increase-of-railroad-mileage-in-the-1800s-lead-to-the-decimation-of-native-american-culture/ http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/how-did-the-increase-of-railroad-mileage-in-the-1800s-lead-to-the-decimation-of-native-american-culture/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:16:53 +0000 Andrew http://homebusinesschronicles.com/american-culture/how-did-the-increase-of-railroad-mileage-in-the-1800s-lead-to-the-decimation-of-native-american-culture/ american culture
yanks1mets2000 asked:


How did the increase of railroad mileage in 1860-1900 lead to the destruction of Native American culture?

Kingsley
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