In the summer of 1905, a teacher from Buffalo, New York visited Yellowstone National Park. Along the way, she kept a detailed journal of her experience, the sites she saw, and people she met on her journey.
 

Quillwork, or the use of dyed, flattened porcupine quills as a means of decoration, is unique to the indigenous people of North America. Explore different examples of Native quillwork in this Google Arts and Culture exhibit.
 

In the summer of 1905, a teacher from Buffalo, New York visited Yellowstone National Park. Along the way, she kept a detailed journal of her experience, the sites she saw, and people she met on her journey. This is a Google Arts and Culture exhibit.

The American flag may seem to be an odd choice of imagery to be used by tribes that clashed violently with the American government for years, but the use of flags in plains beadwork became a common sight beginning in around 1880.  

Called Xoji Qosta:n (ho ji kos than), the woven caps made by the indigenous people of Northern California resemble acorn tops, and reflect the importance of the acorn as a staple food in the region. Explore this Google Arts and Culture exhibit to learn more.

Light, flexible and strong, moccasins are practical all-weather footwear. They are also beautiful, and the design of each pair is unique. Explore this Google Arts and Culture exhibit by the Wyoming State Museum.