The oldest materials used in paint were derived from animal, vegetable and mineral sources, with earth or mineral paint being the most common.
White and yellow paint was obtained from white and yellow clays along river beds and buffalo gallstones produced a different kind of yellow....
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04-08-2009, 11:44 AM -
Ponca Hethuska Society
by Jonathan Holmes
The following are some of the written and oral traditions that I have researched concerning the origins and history of the Ponca Hethuska Society. Since I recognize that there are some who may have information that is different in some...10-06-2005, 02:26 PM -
Hi all,
I know there have been alot of posts on making mop-tops, but wasn't able to figure out exactly how many feathers are needed to complete one.
Can anyone share approx. what they have used to make a mop-top? Just wondering if 2 wings and primary tail feathers would...12-03-2008, 12:34 PM -
I have been fancy feather dancing for almost a year now and I have never seen another fancy dancer wear face paint at a powwow. I would like to try face paint but is this acceptable at a powwow for my dance style? I have been to 6 powwows but I have never seen a fancy dancer in face paint, can anybody...11-29-2012, 03:37 PM
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Makes Them Cry – Osage – 1913
In her book titled, “The Osage Ceremonial Dance I’n-Lon-Schka,” Alice Callahan writes the following concerning blankets,
“Blankets are often worn over the traditional dress into the dance arena. They are then carefully folded...02-28-2009, 01:10 PM