1992 Fall
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Published on 09/1/1992
ON THE COVER
Marcus American (Choctaw) created this beaded portrait of Medicine Crow—a Crow spokesman, warrior, artist and chieftain—based on a photo taken in Washington, D.C. in 1880.
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ON THE COVERMarcus American (Choctaw) created this beaded portrait of Medicine Crow—a Crow spokesman, warrior, artist and chieftain—based on a photo taken in Washington, D.C. in 1880.
1992 Fall Table of Contents
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ON THE COVER
Marcus American (Choctaw) created this beaded portrait of Medicine Crow—a Crow spokesman, warrior, artist and chieftain—based on a photo taken in Washington, D.C. in 1880.
ON THE BACK COVER
Song and dance at the Shiprock Fair in New Mexico. Photo by Monty Roessel (Navajo).
FEATURES
Indian Insights into Indian Worlds
An unusual approach is taken to select historic objects for an exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York. By NMAI curator Rick Hill (Tuscarora). Photos by Karen Furth and NMAI.
I Sing When I Carve
The daily working methods of Hopi kachina carver Ramson Lomatewama are explained by the artist. Story by Ramson Lomatewama. Photos by Owen Seumptewa (Hopi).
New Generations: Indian Artists of Arizona
A new generation of Arizona Native artists push the artistic envelope, including Tony Abeyta (Navajo), Bill Navasie (Hopi), Hisi Nampeyo (Hopi), Elene Atokuku (Hopi), Roy Walters (Navajo), Leslie Pablo (Navajo), Cindy Penn (Navajo), Finnia Lynn Begay (Navajo), Cheryl Beno (Navajo), Don Supplee (Hopi) and Ray Scott (Navajo). By Lois Essary Jacka. Photos by Jerry Jacka.
Among the Gifts of Native America
From medicines to foods to concepts of democracy, American Indians have contributed immensely to our modern world. By Jack Weatherford, author of Indian Givers and Native Roots. Photos by Stephen Trimble, Monty Roessel (Navajo) and Matilda Essig.
Sugar Mapling
Anishinaabe sugar mapling on the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. By Jacqueline Sletto. Photos by Bjorn Sletto.
Roadways to Native America: New Mexico
Current life and attractions among New Mexico’s strong Native cultures. By Annette B. Martinez (Jicarilla Apache). Photos by Jerry Jacka, Mark Nohl and Monty Roessel (Navajo).
DEPARTMENTS
Guest Essay
The life philosophy of the Kiowa people are explained in an allegory to Plains Indian shields. By Pulitzer Prize–winning author N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa).
NMAI Report
News on the development of the National Museum of the American Indian—designers selected for the Research Center; and Aspen, Colorado festival draws thousands.
Spirit of the Harvest
Cherokee Brunswick stew and Hidatsa stuffed sugar pumpkin. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.
Book Reviews
Rising Voices: Writings of Young Native Americans, edited by Arlene Hirschfelder and Beverly R. Singer; The Sea Lion: A Story of a Sea Cliff People, by Ken Kesey; and Earth and Sky: Visions of the Cosmos in Native American Folklore, edited by Ray Williamson and Claire Farrer. By Alan Tack.
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ON THE COVERMarcus American (Choctaw) created this beaded portrait of Medicine Crow—a Crow spokesman, warrior, artist and chieftain—based on a photo taken in Washington, D.C. in 1880.
ON THE BACK COVER
Song and dance at the Shiprock Fair in New Mexico. Photo by Monty Roessel (Navajo).
FEATURES
Indian Insights into Indian Worlds
An unusual approach is taken to select historic objects for an exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York. By NMAI curator Rick Hill (Tuscarora). Photos by Karen Furth and NMAI.
I Sing When I Carve
The daily working methods of Hopi kachina carver Ramson Lomatewama are explained by the artist. Story by Ramson Lomatewama. Photos by Owen Seumptewa (Hopi).
New Generations: Indian Artists of Arizona
A new generation of Arizona Native artists push the artistic envelope, including Tony Abeyta (Navajo), Bill Navasie (Hopi), Hisi Nampeyo (Hopi), Elene Atokuku (Hopi), Roy Walters (Navajo), Leslie Pablo (Navajo), Cindy Penn (Navajo), Finnia Lynn Begay (Navajo), Cheryl Beno (Navajo), Don Supplee (Hopi) and Ray Scott (Navajo). By Lois Essary Jacka. Photos by Jerry Jacka.
Among the Gifts of Native America
From medicines to foods to concepts of democracy, American Indians have contributed immensely to our modern world. By Jack Weatherford, author of Indian Givers and Native Roots. Photos by Stephen Trimble, Monty Roessel (Navajo) and Matilda Essig.
Sugar Mapling
Anishinaabe sugar mapling on the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. By Jacqueline Sletto. Photos by Bjorn Sletto.
Roadways to Native America: New Mexico
Current life and attractions among New Mexico’s strong Native cultures. By Annette B. Martinez (Jicarilla Apache). Photos by Jerry Jacka, Mark Nohl and Monty Roessel (Navajo).
DEPARTMENTS
Guest Essay
The life philosophy of the Kiowa people are explained in an allegory to Plains Indian shields. By Pulitzer Prize–winning author N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa).
NMAI Report
News on the development of the National Museum of the American Indian—designers selected for the Research Center; and Aspen, Colorado festival draws thousands.
Spirit of the Harvest
Cherokee Brunswick stew and Hidatsa stuffed sugar pumpkin. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.
Book Reviews
Rising Voices: Writings of Young Native Americans, edited by Arlene Hirschfelder and Beverly R. Singer; The Sea Lion: A Story of a Sea Cliff People, by Ken Kesey; and Earth and Sky: Visions of the Cosmos in Native American Folklore, edited by Ray Williamson and Claire Farrer. By Alan Tack.
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