Dance Bustie (Book Three, Card 30) Originally from the Plains region of the United States, the Native American bustle has become a typical element of a man’s regalia when participating in a dance exhibition or wachipi (pow wow). The bustle for males is often formed of a string of eagle or hawk feathers that is …

Indian Leggings (Book Three, Card 29) In North America, Indian leggings are commonly worn. When buckskin was available, the Indian used it to make his leggings. You can use any type of thin leather, leatherette flannel, or blue denim for this project. For Indian leggings, proper cutting and sewing are necessary, as is proper fitting. …

War Drum (Book Three, Card 28) The drum is more than just a piece of music. It has enormous cultural and symbolic significance for the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people. They think the drum has its own life and powerful energy. The drum is the Indian nation’s heartbeat. It carries Mother Earth’s heartbeat and brings …