Knapping is the process of chipping and flaking stone to create an edged tool. This was used by native ancestors to make hide scrapers, arrowheads, spear points, cutting knives, and drill points. Because this skill was necessary for survival, the boys from the tribe would be taught from a young […]
Monthly Archives: January 2015
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The Anasazi were an ancient people from the Pueblos of the Four Corners area where the states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona come together. The name Anasazi comes from a Dine (Navajo) word meaning “ancient enemy”. The Hopi, their descendants, prefer the word Hisatsinom. It is believed that […]
One of the things we do here at the Frisco Native American Museum is celebrate the diversity of the tribes. One of the ways we accomplish this is through the themes of our exhibits. The photo above of our Footwear exhibit shows a variety of styles. The display includes […]
Pottery was a huge part of native living. Before pottery became available, cooking and water carrying was done with baskets. Baskets used for water carrying were woven with a high level of expertise. However, desert areas provided few plants to use for weaving material. The black, white and orange designs […]