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Native Americans have a close relationship to the animals around them. They serve as protectors and guardians. They are represented by the beautiful hand carved fetish animals that are not just ordinary, they are made impeccably and with great care. Native Americans have a strong affinity and spiritual connection to nature. One of the most evocative representations of their love and appreciation of all things in nature is the carved fetish animal. Popularized by the Zuni, these feti …

Native drum ceremonies are very important to the Native American people and have always been an expression of their heritage and beliefs. In the past, these ceremonies were a regular part of life, depicting in ritual style the many facets of Native life.Today they still exist for the same reasons and are an important way for native people to stay in touch with not only each other, but also their roots in a world that is modernizing around them. There have been many native tribes, some now los …

Summer is that wonderful time of year when we spend a lot of time outdoors. The day light hours are long and the evenings are warm. Flowers and trees are in full bloom and special treats such as corn on the cob and watermelon are enjoyed with appreciation. We often feel inspired during the summer months, as in no other season, which makes it the perfect time to allow our creative energies to flow into our home decorating projects. One such project would be to incorporate southwest decoratin …

Southwestern decorating is easy to achieve with a few key items and a little creativity. To create the style of southwestern charm you see in designer magazines, consider incorporating authentic Native American handcrafts into your decor. You will love the look of a large powwow drum used as a coffee table, or how a buffalo skull, adorned with feathers and turquoise, gives your home a true southwestern feel.Because Native American designs can also be found on throws, bedding, curtains and …

The colors of the Old West make it easy to choose southwest decor for your home. Whether you want the soft tones of the desert and pueblo at dawn, the vibrant hues of a sunset over the mesa, or the healing colors associated with the kiva, you will certainly find exactly what you need when you use this decorating style. Decorating with a southwest decor theme is about using both color and natural quality. Only elements of the earth and great outdoors seem to be appropriate here, so choosing …