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Native American Art

Philosophical Value

Just as the cultural differences between Native American tribes altered due to expansionism and isolationism, so did the differences in the general beliefs and attitudes of these tribes.

While the root philosophy of a tribe was no doubt conveyed from its origin, it was ultimately shaped out of the necessities of life over generations.

The beliefs of the people are transformed over time by the experiences and circumstance of the past and present, and justification from adaptation can become the basis for belief and a way of life if supported for a prolonged period of time.

Vast differences in philosophical value, like most aspects of a given Native American tribe, are transferred in the artistic expression used to garnish and decorate the objects its members create.

This is evident in the contrast of symbol, style, and form of pieces created by a peaceful nation such as the Pueblo and a warrior nation such as the Iroquois.

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