Whispering Wind articles from July 2008

Whispering Wind archives from July 2008

From the editor.(Editorial)
July 1, 2008... The adaptation of non-Native clothing into Native American material culture is one of the many aspects of American Indian culture that shows ever evolving changes. This issue's first article by staff writer Richard Green, highlights this point...

The Northern Plains beaded collar and necktie.
July 1, 2008... The turn of the nineteenth century saw continued change in Northern Plains material culture. This evolution entailed not only the increased adoption of newly available trade materials for use in tribal regalia, but also the assimilation of...

A Crow-Plateau style otterskin bow case-quiver.
July 1, 2008... I recently completed the bow case-quiver pictured here and thought readers might be interested in some of the details of its construction and the history of these items. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This is a classic three skin Crow-Plateau...

Gourd stitch--three bead drop rectangular patterns.(Craft Corner)
July 1, 2008... My main intent is to share some patterns and tips on the style of beadwork that I enjoy, gourd stitch, or sometimes called "three bead drop". Since color choices are always so individual, I won't discuss this in depth. The colors that I...

Washington delegates, 1851.(Glimpses)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... In 1851 perhaps the largest gathering of Plains Indian people ever assembled arrived in the vicinity of Fort Laramie to treaty with agents of the U. S. government. This momentous time was at the very beginning of the mass invasion of the West...

George Fleet Ledger Art.(Blue Winds Dancing: The White Cloud Collection of Native American Art)(American Indian Horse Masks)(Book review)
July 1, 2008... George Fleet Ledger Art with introductory essay by Scott Thompson, New Media Ventures, Inc 2007, 81 pages, $69.00. Blue Winds Dancing: The White Cloud Collection of Native American Art. New Orleans Museum of Art, 144 pages, $34.95. ...

The Legends & Lands of Native North Americans.(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2008... The Legends & Lands of Native North Americans by David Martinez. New York: Sterling Publishing, 2003, 160 pages, ISBN#: 1-4027-0411-9, $24.95. The Legends & Lands of Native North Americans is a splendid collection of stories and...

Willow Winds Primitive Skills Coloring Book.(Children's review)(Book review)
July 1, 2008... Willow Winds Primitive Skills Coloring Book. (Edited by Jim Miller.) 2002. Willow Winds, 962 F-30, West, Mikado, MI 48745. 1-989 736-3487. Paper. (22 unnumbered) Pp. No ISBN Number. $3.00 plus S&H Subjects: Children's books. Primitive Skills....

Powwow dates.(Calendar)
July 1, 2008... This section is published as a public service to our readers. Whispering Wind or its publisher are not responsible for incorrect dates or locations. It is always a good idea to contact the sponsoring organization for verification. Please send...

Arvel Bird: Native America's, 'Lord of the Strings'.(Artist profile)
July 1, 2008... Dubbed the, "Lord of the Strings" by his peers, Idaho-born Arvel Bird (Southern Paiute/Scottish) is a classically-trained violinist. One of the most sought-after performers on the Native circuit today, Bird has taken the, 'Indian fiddle' and...

Music for Wellness & Bliss: Arvel Bird.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Music for Wellness & Bliss: Arvel Bird. Category: New Age/ Violin/ Native American Flute/ Contemporary Instrumentation. Singing Wolf Records, Inc. www.arvelbird.com Copyright 2008 Soothing selections from Arvel Bird's Animal Totems and...

Memory of Time: Jan Seiden.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Memory of time: Jan Seiden. Category: Native American Flute. FluteJourney Records.www.janseiden.com. Copyright 2008 Maryland-based flutist, Jan Seiden's latest is brilliant. A magical mixture of Native American Flute, bone whistles &...

Come to Me Great Mystery--Native American Healing Songs: various artists.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Come to Me Great Mystery--Native American Healing Songs: Various Artists Category: Traditional Melodies w/ Contemporary Instrumentation. Silverwave Records, Inc. www.silverwave.com. Copyright 2008 Grammy-Award winning producer, Tom Wasinger...

19th Century Cheyenne.(Moccasin Corner)
July 1, 2008... During the last quarter of the 19th Century the Northern Cheyenne and Northern Arapahoe were closely aligned with their Sioux neighbors in and around Dakota Territory. The Cheyenne fought with the Sioux against the U.S. Cavalry in many...

Grass dancers 2007 Black Hills Powwow.(Powwow)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Grass dance outfits are still as popular today and more elaborate than ever. The wide use of different types of materials makes this an outfit that is constantly in change, yet the basics are still the same. These photos, by staff photographer...

Glimpses.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I enjoyed the Ft. Berthold/Hidatsa selection in the magazine as you know that the Glimpses section is usually my favorite and especially if it features the Plains Tribes. Really liked the gentleman holding his wing fan and beaded panel...

Symbolism of Flags.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... The article "Changing Symbolism of Flags in Plains Indian Culture" (WW, Vol. 37 # 4) and some of the ideas and views therein have finally moved me to write on this subject. The article states that the prevalence of the flag beadwork is from...

MApQuest.(Cartoon)
July 1, 2008... "I SURE AM Glad We bRought SACAGAWea Along, this MApQuest PriNtout Makes No SENSE!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Powwowing.(Cartoon)
July 1, 2008... "SAYUH, SUMMERWEIGHT, WHEN A COW LAUGHS, DOES MILK COMEOUT HER NOSE?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]