Native American artist Jaune Quick-To-See Smith offers a history to inform our present
1500-present
“Native American” is a broad term encompassing many diverse groups.
Geography, chronology and Native American art
This one-of-a-kind suitcase tells the surprising story of an artist, a wedding, and a people.
Lakota life on a beaded suitcase
The Yup’ik peoples, in one of the world’s coldest climates, made these ceremonial masks during the long winters.
Wearing a force of nature
Smith created this in 1992, responding to the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in North America.
Trade myths and native land
This prestigious garment follows a traditional design passed down through generations of indigenous Alaskans.
Chilkat past and present
Red Star annotated photographs to restore dignity and context to government-issue photographs of Crow chiefs.
Restoring meaning to Crow chiefs
Six bears were required to create this necklace, meant to imbue the Pawnee chief with protection and power.
The story of an American massacre
Nampeyo found inspiration from the old to create a pottery style that was entirely new and highly sought after.