Native American Shop

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These fairies are beautiful and the price is right. They look great in my little girl's fairy themed room. So glad I found them.

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This is an unique gift. Very well made for the price. I have seen the same item for about $40 in Target & Toys R'Us. It comes in sections and the top piece is a little loose. If a person wanted to the parts could be superglued together for a better fit. As a toy it is good, but without any figures it is more of an ornament. I think it is a nice decorative object for your living room. I bought two, one for my home and for my 6 year old grandson. I rated it four stars for educational value, because it is a quality reproduction of an actual tipi and could be used to show what Plains Natives lived in. Could be used in a school classrom.

My grandson has a lot of this series of toys -- the Native Americans are his favorite right now. He also has a lot of the knights and the castle. He plays with these for hours. (Fortunately for him he has a dad who is an imaginative and patient playmate.) The tipi took about fifteen to twenty minutes to put together correctly, but once it was together he immediately set it on the table in his room and began to play with it. It's good quality, authentic looking, and stimulates his imagination.

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This is a racist book. Some reasons why are a) the American Indian speaks so simplistically b) the American Indian does everything for the White kid c) the American Indian is an object

All books were new as requested. I was really surprised that the books were received so quickly. Great service! I will purchase from this person again.

As an educator, I am appalled when I find out that other teachers still use this book in their classrooms without discussing the egregious misrepresentation of Native Americans throughout this book. While this book has won critical acclaim for its writing, no level of fine writing will make up for the damage it does to the image of Native Americans. This book portrays Native Americans as unintelligent savages who are ready to attack at any moment. I cringe to think of the Native child who reads this book and self-worth is shattered!

It's Omri's birthday and his brother and his friend have gotten him gifts that don't seem like the best gifts in the world. His brother gave him a cupboard that he found in an alley. And his friend, Patrick, gave him a plastic Indian figure. There's nothing too magical about these items and Omri is less than interested in them until he finds a key among his mother's extra keys that fits the cupboard. He finds that when he puts a plastic figure in the cupboard and then locks the cupboard with that particular key, the figure comes to life! With a little experimenting, he finds that if he then locks the live figure back in, it returns to its original form. Now Omri has a live Indian (a very small live Indian) living in his room. Sounds pretty neat, huh? Well, Omri soon finds out that it's not so easy to be responsible for another human being no matter how small they are. The Indian's name is Little Bear and he makes demands on Omri such as asking for supplies to make a longhouse, paint for decorations and - most importantly - food. Omri has to go to great lengths to help Little Bear while at the same time keeping the Indian a secret from his family and friends. When he finally does tell his friend, Patrick, Omri regrets it. Patrick wants to play with the cupboard but he doesn't care that the figures are occupied by real human beings with real feelings. This gets both he and Omri in trouble. This book is an interesting look at what happens when something that seems like it would be the coolest thing can turn out to not be so fun once reality hits. It is also interesting to see the empathy that Omri has for these small beings and how he tries to care for them and show Patrick how to care for them too. It also explores the dynamics of their friendship and touches lightly on the familial interactions between son and parents and brother to brother. While this is a book about boys, the story is not for boys alone. Girls will enjoy this story about a 'magical' experience. Boys will definitely love this and may even try locking up their action figures in every cupboard in the house to see what happens. It's a quick and interesting read for those who are easily distracted. I am concerned about the descriptions of all the historical characters especially the Native American (as one reviewer has been specific about the 'racist' nature of it.) So I would not recommend this for someone looking for an accurate description of Native Americans, cowboys or WWI medics but perhaps it could be used to start a discussion about stereotypes. Also I would not recommend this to someone looking for a fantasy novel.

It was interesting and exciting because the plot was unexpected. I liked the stories told by the characters from the cupboard and that they had past lives. Their daily lives were interesting such as the food they ate and the risks they faced. It's a good book to read for kids.

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ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I WAS IN ARIZONA WITH FRIENDS WHO WERE SHOPPING FOR A KACHINA. " WHAT'S A KACHINA", I SAY??? ,I WAS NOT INTERESTED IN OWNING A KACHINA. I PICKED UP THIS BOOK, GLANCED THROUGH IT AND ENDED UP BUYING A 15"TALL KACHINA," DANCING BEAR." I (and my friends) ACTUALLY BELIEVE THE KACHINA PICKED ME. I SELECTED SIX 2-3 INCH KACHINAS. THE OWNER OF THE SHOP GAVE THEM TO ME (free), REDUCED THE PRICE OF "DANCING BEAR" AND SHIPPED THEM ALL HOME ( NY ) FOR ME AT HIS COST ............ P.S. MY FRIENDS DIDN'T FIND ONE. THE KACHINAS IN THIS BOOK STOLE MY HEART.

hopi kachinas the complete guide to collecting kachina dolls by barton wright "To the Hopi, kachinas are the spirit essence of everything in the real world. In this highly readable and informative book you"ll find a comprehensive guide to Hopi kachina dolls, including buying tips. This is the perfect place to begin to learn about Kachina dolls. Whether you are a novice or an experienced collector, this guide will be of great help. The detailed descriptions and information are a must for any collector."

This is the perfect place to begin to learn about Kachina dolls. Whether you are a novice or an experienced collector, this guide will be of great help. The detailed descriptions and information are a must for any collector. For those planning to buy a kachina doll, I highly recommend THE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST DIRECTORY. It will enable you to find the kachina carver you are looking for. When you find a kachina you like in one of the Jacka or other fine Southwest Indian art books, check the name and then find it in the directory - along with mailing address and phone # ! Call the artist directly, make an appointment, take along your COMPLETE GUIDE TO COLLECTING KACHINA DOLLS and have a great time!

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For the most part the depictions of the Kachinas in this book are line drawings of heads. That leaves out about 90% of what you may be interested in seeing.

This is by far the best Kachina book on the market. It was written by Harold S. Colton who spent a lifetime studying the Hopi indian culture. I found this book to provide the most accurate details of the Kachina. If you are pursuing an in-depth study of the Kachina, this book is for you.

This book is a good place to start if you are lookin into collecting katsina's

This book will be most helpful to you if you have a Hopi kachina and don't know which one it is (there are several hundred different kachinas). The book shows the different styles of masks and dress of the dolls, and also shows the differences in the little details such as mouths, eye shapes, colors the dolls are painted, feathers, and accessories that the dolls carry. The kachinas are listed with their names in English as well as Hopi, and the functions of the kachinas are given as well. The line drawings are very easy to understand, and the photographs are clear. Many of the dolls shown in this book are the older style non-action dolls (sometimes called "belly-ache dolls" because of the way their hands are positioned in front of their stomachs, as if they had belly aches), but there are some nice photos of more contemporary styled dolls too. I highly recommend this book!

This book is one of the best I've seen on the subject of kachina dolls and their carvers. A great reference as well as a strong introduction to the art. Describes the differences between Hopi and Navajo styles, with high quality photos. Along with my Barton Wright, this book is invaluable as a collecting reference book. The appendix includes a big list of Hopi carvers' names and a page of translated symbols.