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Complete How-To Book of Indiancraft : 68 Projects for Authentic Indian Articles from Tepee to Tom-Tom
68 Projects for Authentic Indian Articles
- GenresCrafts
192 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 1973
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About the author
W. Ben Hunt
43 books6 followersWalter Bernard “Ben” Hunt (March 13, 1888 – March 30, 1970) was an American artist, outdoor educator and author whose books and articles covered topics such as Native American arts and performance, woodworking, whittling, scoutcraft, pioneering, jewelry making, metalworking, and calligraphy.
Hunt was born in Greenfield, Wisconsin and grew up in a log cabin. He attended Milwaukee’s South Division High School, but did not graduate, dropping out to become “a lithographic engraver” (now graphics designer) at the Bruce Publishing Company. Hunt moved to Hales Corners, Wisconsin with his wife, Laura, in 1920. In 1924, Hunt, along with his father-in-law and brother, Edwin C. Hunt, built a log cabin behind his home. The cabin, a 16x28-foot structure made of tamarack logs, was the subject of Hunt’s first article, “How We Built Our Log Cabin.” During the late 1930s, Hunt began to study the work of Native American artists. As part of his research, Hunt met with artists and leaders such as Nick Black Elk, Frank Smart (or Chief Gogeoweosh), and James F. "Buck" Burshears. Hunt shared his knowledge of "Indian lore" with Milwaukee's boy scout leaders and, in 1942, Hunt started writing articles for Boy's Life. He became a regular member of its staff, ultimately writing over 1,000 articles, an average of three to four per issue. Hunt's work for Boy's Life, led him to serve on the staff of the National Boy Scout Jamboree in 1950, 1953, 1957, and 1960.
Hunt was born in Greenfield, Wisconsin and grew up in a log cabin. He attended Milwaukee’s South Division High School, but did not graduate, dropping out to become “a lithographic engraver” (now graphics designer) at the Bruce Publishing Company. Hunt moved to Hales Corners, Wisconsin with his wife, Laura, in 1920. In 1924, Hunt, along with his father-in-law and brother, Edwin C. Hunt, built a log cabin behind his home. The cabin, a 16x28-foot structure made of tamarack logs, was the subject of Hunt’s first article, “How We Built Our Log Cabin.” During the late 1930s, Hunt began to study the work of Native American artists. As part of his research, Hunt met with artists and leaders such as Nick Black Elk, Frank Smart (or Chief Gogeoweosh), and James F. "Buck" Burshears. Hunt shared his knowledge of "Indian lore" with Milwaukee's boy scout leaders and, in 1942, Hunt started writing articles for Boy's Life. He became a regular member of its staff, ultimately writing over 1,000 articles, an average of three to four per issue. Hunt's work for Boy's Life, led him to serve on the staff of the National Boy Scout Jamboree in 1950, 1953, 1957, and 1960.
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February 5, 2017
I bought my first copy of this book in the long gone and much missed Museum of Mankind in London in 1975 or therabouts. It has remained a source of inspiration and guidance ever since. A rich river of isntructions: things to do, activities to try, bear claws to carve, feathers to trim. There are occasional issues: comments about snapping turtles are alarming...but giving a bit of leeway for when it was produced, this was, is and will remain, an invaluable tool for artist, craftworker and woodsfolk.
September 6, 2012
Outstanding reference for skills. I use this book often when asked about how to do something.
May 23, 2016
This book was given to my grandmother in August 1977.
It is copyright dated 1973. It was passed down to me by my grandmother before she moved to Ohio.
It is copyright dated 1973. It was passed down to me by my grandmother before she moved to Ohio.
September 10, 2012
Outstanding reference and how to book.
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