Native people can be defined as those ethnic groups with historical ties to other groups that were in an area long before the colonization which preserves a degree of from the conventional. All over the world these people were involved in different artworks as this paper will explore. When exploring the provided sites, one thing is clear that there is a big difference in the artwork of early native peoples. The first involves knowing the difference between the African statue and Native American statue. African statues are very significant symbols and assumed to be an integral part of their culture. On the other hand, Native American statue reflects its famous citizens while the Africans reflects part symbols of their antique past as well as it’s divine leaders with historic resilience (Sanders 48).
The second is the observation of the Native American tribes' clothing and jewelry. Native American clothing and jewelry usually echoes the history and cultural diversity of its makers. Native American tribes have continued to develop diverse aesthetics entrenched in their cultural traditions and also personal creative visions. It is also clear that there is a big resembles on the African jewelry and the Native American jewelry. Apart from all reflecting their culture and history, they are also made of almost the same materials. This includes various metals, quill, hardwoods, exquisite gemstones, animal materials (e.g. Teeth, hide and bones), beads and vegetal fibers (Karasik 122).
When you carefully look at the art of these native people, you will notice that it also reflects their religious beliefs. Many of the statues from Africa and America are figures of their gods. In Africa, some of these statues are used for worshipping. Statues are also found in the churches and other worshipping places. People use and respect them because they belief they represent Gods presences in their lives (Shearar 78).
Work cited
Sanders, Douglas. Indigenous peoples: Issues of definition. International Journal of Cultural Property. West CHester, PA: Schiffer Publications, Ltd., 1999.
Karasik, Carol. The Turquoise Trail: Native American Jewelry and Culture of the Southwest. New York: Abrams, 1993.
Shearar, Cheryl. Understanding Northwest Coast Art. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Press, 2000
