Art of the Warriors
The art spans at least 5,000 years, with Archaic-period examples serving as some of the earliest well-dated art on the continent. Art of the Warriors is the first book to fully address and reproduce art from this period. An acknowledged expert in the field, James Keyser has written a book exploring this fascinating art both for specialists and nonspecialists alike. Frequently, archaeology from the Plains has focused on the subsistence and technology of the previous inhabitants-what they ate, how they killed and processed their food, what tools they used. Missing, in this approach, are aspects of American Indian culture-including their religious and world views. Studying their rock art gives a partial glimpse into these aspects of their culture. Rich with color reproductions of the art, historical photographs of Plains Indians, and many first-person accounts, Art of the Warriors is a stunning introduction to Plains art and culture.
