Tanning leather, carving canoes, beading jewelry, and weaving headdresses has never been so easy. Neither has fish trapping, identifying animal tracks, or mak-ing tipis, gourd rattles, and ornamental breastplates. That's because Crafts and Skills of the Native Ameri-cans offers a clear, step-by-step resource for creat-ing practical and artistic Native American ware and learning Native American skills. Whether you want to get in touch with the spirit of the Old West or learn a skill that might help you in the outdoors, this is a book that will entertain, fascinate, and educate.