Native American Paintings
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The visual art produced by the indigenous people who lived in the Americas and are frequently referred to as "American Indians" is called " Native American Paintings." For the most part, traditional local American craftsmanship mirrored an inclination for quality over feel. Beauty was essential, but it wasn't the only goal. It was considered taboo for artists to have a profession or use their work for personal gain. There were no words in many Native American languages that meant "art" or "artist." "Family and tribal ancestry were also honored in American Indian art. A totem pole was one of the most prominent symbols to keep the family. These were enormous, intricate, wooden models cut exhaustively with the essences of progenitors or, in some cases, even creatures addressing them.