Source for Plains Indians Appearances?

[the trojan bunny]

Can anyone recommend some good sources (whether online or printed) for info about the tribe specific appearances of the plains indians? In other words, tribe specific clothing, warpaint etc. I have heard "Mystic Warriors of the Plains" is a worthwhile book to track down. I also have some Ospreys and general books on the subject of the plains tribes. Looking for much more appearance specific sources.

Thanks!

[HerbyF]

Just type Plains Indians on your web search. You will get plenty to look at. I do have a number of books at home, but am on at work & will need to make a list to post later.

[Malamute]

Mystic warriors of the plains is THE book to try and get hold of. I am not sure if it is in print anymore.

As Herbyf says Google images by Frederick Remington, Frank McCarthy and Howard Terping and you will have all the references you need.

[Conquistador]

I wonder if the George Catlin (spelling edit) books would be useful?

Gracias,

Glenn

[Elbows]

While expensive, Osprey of course had a few selections - one simply called PLAINS WARS (INDIANS?) etc.

[itchy]

This is an interesting sight especially if you hunt through the photos and on line collections sections.
http://www.bbhc.org/explore/plains-indians/

[FifteensAway]

Aren't they making an appearance at Carnegie Hall next weekend? 


 


Sorry, couldn't resist.

Regarding George Catlin's images - good for early 19th century but not so much for later in the century.  And for those who don't know, Magua's face paint in Last of the Mohicans was a direct "lift" from one of Catlin's paintings of a plains Indian.

[Conquistador]

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Regarding George Catlin's images - good for early 19th century but not so much for later in the century.  <snip>

Point taken.

Depends on when your games are set.

Most of mine involve the Spanish and end before 1820...

Gracias,

Glenn