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While most people today used to think the women were "slaves" to the men, they were actually well respected in the tribes for their hard work and being able to provide. Native American women usually owned the family's housing and household goods, took care of the children, and gathering of foodstuffs. They would also plant crops, they would hunt in the summer and winter, and harvest their crops in the fall. For cooking, they would have to do all the work including skinning, cleaning, and gathering everything you need to cook an animal. They also make their own clothing and built the homes.

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Social Organization and Community Dynamics - Jaren Mandilego 

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Social Organization and Community Dynamics - Jaren Mandilego 

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Traditionally Native American women were  healers, warriors, life givers, protectors, lawmakers, leaders, and artists they made crucial contributions to the tribal nations.  Native American women were in charge of gathering materials and then building the homes for everyone. They have always played an integral role because women's activities were central to the community's welfare from decision-making to agriculture and spiritual practices.
The tribes had not only medicine men, but also medicine women. Historically, Native American tribes believed that women had more healing power and were able to soothe ill souls with their chants and connection to the spirit world.
Women were symbolic of creation and life because of this responsibility came essential roles within the group, such as social and political authority.

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The first women farmers in the Great Plains were Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and other crops. They tended to gardens and controlled the distribution of the crops. In Native communities across North America, women were responsible for agricultural cultivation. Women were responsible for many things like, growing, harvesting, and cooking. Women were the leaders in crop development.

Research has shown that it was a woman who discovered that the “three sisters", (corn, squash, and beans) grew best when planted together. Women also created the many varieties and uses of corn for example  popcorn, flour corn, etc. They also helped their men to hunt down buffalo. When the buffalo were harvested, the women were responsible for skinning, cutting, and cooking the animal. They also gathered firewood, cooked, and repaired clothing and shoes.

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 Craftsmanship and Artisanal Skills  -Daniella De La Torre

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 Craftsmanship and Artisanal Skills  -Daniella De La Torre

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Native American women had different forms of art including (sand or oil paintings, basket weaving , crafts, textiles, ceramics , wood carving, quill work , bead work and pottery). There jewelry was also very symbolic. There artwork was traded.There art aided in fulfilling ing there responsibilities in this neolithic lifestyle.While there pottery was used to store and cook food. Pottery was also used for representations of deities in the house.Paintings were used for religious purposes.There artwork was very beautiful with the many patterns and designs that had made.Weaving showed cultural significance by showing artistic expression.

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There are many different types of crafts they do like: baskets, beadwork, quillwork, ceramics, sculptures, woodwork and more. They used natural materials from the environment to make these artworks. Their art represents their beliefs and experiences they been through in their life. It was also form to communicate or honor the gods. Tribal artists use design and color to represent the connection between them and their environment. Historic beadwork and quillwork were major art forms from the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Subarctic regions. Quillwork is the oldest type of embroidery. The oldest North American art is said to date back 11,000 BC.

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Arts and Crafts

Native American artwork reflects the beauty and splendor of the natural world

Native American artwork reflects the beauty and splendor of the natural world

Native Americans appreciate the beauty and splendor of the world around them. This appreciation is illustrated in the artwork and intricate designs that adorn their clothing, jewelry, homes and everyday items. Tribal artists use design and color to represent the connection between them and their environment. Design elements vary from tribe to tribe. Keep an eye out for items marked with the Native American Made in Montana emblem as you visit the reservations and tribal communities. Watch for businesses across Indian Country that offer classes where you can learn and make your own handmade souvenir. Local crafters and artists sell their handmade crafts at farmers markets, powwows, celebrations, art exhibits, museums, local gift shops and other locations.

BEADWORK

Beadwork is a time-honored skill, and items that are hand beaded are usually custom designed by a specific beadwork artist. Glass beadwork is the art of looming, stringing beads together or sewing them onto fabric to create designs. This artwork has been perfected since Native Americans first had contact with Europeans and could trade or barter for glass beads. Prior to using glass beads, items were adorned with various materials, such as porcupine quills, shells, bones and even the ivory teeth of certain animals

OTHER CRAFTS

Indigenous crafts are available in many different materials and designs. While you travel, look for colorful quilts, sturdy custom leatherwork, beaded jewelry, clothing, weavings, woodwork or even a stunning painting. Many hours go into the making of these items, and the designs can be very intricate and complex.

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Native American artwork reflects the beauty and splendor of the natural world.