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ISBN: 0-9643177-2-9
Hands-On Rocky Mountains features:
This book is a must for accompanying studies of Lewis and Clark, and excellent for any study of the settling of the Amercan West. Explore the world of the ancient Fremont and Anasazi Indians; the Rocky Mountain Indians; Trappers, Settlers, Explorers, Mountain Men and Cowboys of the American West! You will learn about all these people and their role in the American West as you complete the projects in Hands-On Rocky Mountains. Sample projects include the following:
Fremont Clay Doll
Stick Rattle
Parflesche
Branding Prints
Rag Rugs
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The Anasazi people lived in the Four Corners Region (Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico) from 500 B.C to 1300 A.D. These small figurines made from the native gray clay were perhaps toys, fertility dolls or charms for a good harvest. All ages can make these simple but charming figures.
This handsome forked stick is the base for an authentic Cheyenne rattle. Belts, pouches, and other clothing items were decoratively hung with buttons, beads, baubles, feathers, bells, ribbons etc that jingled as the person walked. Try your hand at a handsome stick rattle and jingle it for some pleasing sounds.
The French word parfleche (pahr flesh) was copied from centuries old Indian skin "suitcases" that were easily slung over the back of a horse. They astonish us today with their consistent geometric patterns of bright colors. You might have a favorite color scheme. Try it on your paper parfleche.
Brands were a must in the old West. Create your own handsome, authentic branding prints.
Nearly every pioneer home had some kind of a loom. Rugs were made of braided rags or woven rag strips. They brightened plain floors and added warmth.
