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New york city native american jewelry
The National Museum of the American Indian in New York City is one of three such museums. In addition to New York City, there is also a National Museum of the American Indian in Maryland and one in Washington D.C. The museums are tied to the Smithsonian Museums and were created by an act of Congress. The New York City museum opened in 1994. In New York City Native American Jewelry is often on exhibit as well as artifacts from various Native American Indian tribes from across the country. The New York City museum boasts more than a quarter of a million visitors each year. Visitors to the museum are treated to experience a variety of exhibitions, performances of music and dance, films and videos depicting the diversity of the American Indians as well as providing a chronology of their existence to modern times. In New York City Native American Jewelry is on display in the Beauty Surrounds Us exhibition, which will be on display through March 2010. Among many other artifacts, this exhibit illustrates the significance of utilizing adornments such as jewelry, but also headbands, breastplates, hats, and other such items. These accoutrements were symbols of a Native American’s place in life. They were illustrations of their tribal customs, their beliefs, and even their daily lives. Just as today, however, it was not just what the Native American wore, but how it was worn that showed dignity and grace. It is interesting to note that the existence of jewelry had a number of roles in the daily lives of Native Americans. Not only was it considered a decoration for the body and clothes; jewelry played an important part of life in many ways. It was also used to show status and wealth as well as a form of currency and for bartering. Some Native Americans believed jewelry such as amulets provided protection. Native American jewelry is steeped in symbolism and story telling to show tribal customs and individual accomplishments. Additionally, jewelry served as functional articles of clothing such as a belt buckle or clasp. To visit the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City, you will want to go to the George Gustav Heye Center, Alexander Hamilton, U.S. Customs House at 1 Bowling Green in New York City, New York. The telephone number is 212-514-3700. There is no admission fee and the center is fully accessible. Plan to visit from 10AM to 5PM each day. You can visit later on Thursdays until 8PM. There is a museum store open each day until 5PM.
