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Native Peoples of North America: Agricultural Societies in Pre European Times
A good introduction to the three major Native American cultures in the Southwest prior to European contact. Find information about the Mogollon, Anasazi, and Hohokam cultures. Read how they influenced each other, and what was unique...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Our Story: Explore Pueblo Pots [Pdf]
Students learn about Pueblo Indians, Santa Clara and Zuni, in particular, who made useful and beautiful pottery whose designs reflected their mythology and life. After viewing many of the designs, the students can draw their own pottery...
Other
Adventures Into the Past: World of the Caddo
This is a perfect website for the younger student to learn about Native Americans in general and the Caddo Indians in particular. Lots of clickable, colorful pictures on their homes, culture, way of life, and earthen mounds. Also lots of...
PBS
Pbs: Sister Wendy's American Collection: Mimbres Bowl
Webpage describing a Mimbres bowl from Mogollon culture from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated. Also includes a quote about the art by...
Other
Maria Martinez Biography
Read about Maria Martinez and her amazing life accomplishments as a Native American potter. Includes fantastic pictures of both her and her work.
Other
Chimayo Trading and Mercantile
Southwestern art and artists are featured at this Chimayo Trading and Mercantile site. "Paintings, Navajo rugs, Native American pottery, Kachinas, and Native American baskets" are all links found at the bottom of the page.
Other
Beloit College: Ancient Cultures of the Southwest
Find information and photos of historic Southwest pottery and other artifacts at this resource. You can search by tribe or by styles of pottery. Plenty of full-color examples.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Christine Mc Horse
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Christine McHorse is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with pottery.
Other
Maria Martinez the San Ildefonso Pueblo Potter
A nice biography of the New Mexico Native American who is famous for her black on black pottery
Other
Texas Beyond History: Life and Times of the Caddo
This site is really a gateway for a number of other sites about the Caddo tribes. There is a site that introduces the Caddo, telling who they are, about their homeland, and the like. An interactive map traces the Caddo homeland. Caddo...
Other
The New Orleans Museum of Art
The New Orleans Museum of Art features Faberge jewels and Louisiana art and decorative arts, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, and African art, along with paintings and photographs from Europe and America. Click on the highlights of the...
Other
Ohio Historical Society: Mississippian Cultures
The Mississippian groups built huge mounds, farmed, and had a distinctive culture. Thumbnails of images lead to more information about their ornaments, effigy pipes, pottery, and their art and ceremony.
Other
Virginia Places: Woodland Indians in Virginia
Extensive information on both Paleoindians and Woodland Indians in what is now Virginia. Discussion on Mississippian, Eastern Mound Builder, and Coastal Plain Cultures.
Curated OER
Chimayo Trading and Mercantile
Southwestern art and artists are featured at this Chimayo Trading and Mercantile site. "Paintings, Navajo rugs, Native American pottery, Kachinas, and Native American baskets" are all links found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
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Southwestern art and artists are featured at this Chimayo Trading and Mercantile site. "Paintings, Navajo rugs, Native American pottery, Kachinas, and Native American baskets" are all links found at the bottom of the page.