Designs by The Incan Indians of Peru

      "Below are designs from the work of the remarkable Inca Indians of Peru. The Inca designs have interested artists and designers around the world immensely, and influenced many craftsmen toward a simpler but more thoughtfully arranged form of motif." Lemos

Animal designs by Peruvian Indians of South America.

 

Designs from old Inca Indian weavings found in Peru.

Bird, animal, fish and plant designs made by the Inca of Peru.

Bird borders from textiles and pottery designed by
the Indians of Peru, South America.

Peruvian Indian weaving and two bowls showing their
application of design to objects of utility.

Hopi Ceremonial Artifacts

       The Hopi are a Native American tribe who primarily live on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona, United States. As of the 2010 census, there are 19,338 Hopi in the country. The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation within the United States and has government-to-government relations with the United States federal government. Particular villages retain autonomy under the Hopi Constitution and Bylaws. The Hopi language is one of 30 in the Uto-Aztecan language family. The majority of Hopi people are enrolled in the Hopi Tribe of Arizona but some are enrolled in the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The Hopi Reservation covers a land area of 2,531.773 sq mi (6,557.26 km²). Read more...

• Read more about Katchina Dolls
• Hopi Nation: Essays on Indigenous Art, Culture, History and Law (pdf)
• Hopi Origin Story - English captions, delivered in Hopi

Color clip art of Hopi Ceremonial artifacts: dolls and woven crests from Arizona.

Clip Art of Popular Native American Artifacts

        Clip art page depicting popular cultural artifacts crafted by many Native American tribes include" bows and arrows, wampum drill, tom-tom drum and dance rattles. Students make wish to paste these resources inside of a journal about cultural artifacts or arts and craft methods.

• The Dress of A Blackfoot Brave - Naskapi boys have toy bows and arrows
• Craft a Paper War Bonnet - worn by Plains indians
• The Jungle Dance - drums and rattles used in many native cultures
• Navajo Rag Dolls - wear copies of native jewelry

Popular Native American Crafts.

Motifs for Native Pottery

       The Maricopa or Piipaash are a Native American tribe, who live in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Gila River Indian Community along with the Pima, a tribe with whom the Maricopa have long held a positive relationship. The Maricopa at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community consist mostly of Xalychidom Piipaash members and are concentrated in Lehi. The Maricopa at the Gila River Indian Community are concentrated in Maricopa Colony. The Maricopa are a River Yuman group, formerly living along the banks of the Colorado River. Read more...

• Learn more about the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
• Read more about 4 different varieties of pottery and watch a video by Native American potter

       Below is a page of clip art depicting motifs from pottery made by Maricopa Natives: wavy lines, single loops and scrolls, double loops and scrolls. Students may wish to keep these samples in their journals to remember how they can decorate their own hand-built pots. 

Maricopa native motifs found on pottery.

How to Cast Plaster Tiles

        "How To Cast Plaster Tiles" for teachers and students to include in their journals and or lesson plans. The illustrated text is in black and white.

The text reads...

1. Modeling clay is used to make plaque 1/2" thick.
2. Put plaque in wall of cardboard 1 1/4" high & oil all surfaces with linseed or cooking oils.
3. Pour in Plaster of Paris and smooth flush with top.
4. When set pry pieces apart and oil the plaster surface.
5. Repeat 2 & 3 using cast for mold & make as many tiles as desired. 
6. Paint with tempera paints.
7. Finish tile with many coats of clear lacquer as necessary to give the tile the look of a fired tile.
   

Step-by-Step Clip Art Illustration of Casting Plaster Tiles.

llustrations About The Story of Water Travel

       The following black and white thumbnail drawings are of the history of travel by sea, ocean or river. Each clip art shows the following: the log, the raft, air filled animal skins, reed raft, tree dugout boat and a wooden fishing boat. There are also kayaks, canoes and outriggers for the south seas. Boats and ships are included with oar rudders, sail and rudder. Big ships by Vikings, modern sportsmen, for fishing, Gondolas, sailboats and even a giant steam ship!

Clip Art Page About The History of Light

       A series of small simple illustrations in black and white depicting the History of Light include: fire light, candle light, torch light, tallow, grease light, oil lamps, fire beacon, tin lantern, a candle stick, a glass lantern, electric light bulbs, gas asbestos and an oil lamp.