Officially Indian: Symbols that Define the United States
- ISBN-10
- 1517903300
- ISBN-13
- 9781517903305
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 184
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017
- Publisher
- National Museum of American Indian
- Author
- Cécile R. Ganteaume
Description
"Officially Indian : Symbols That Define the United States explores the United States' habit throughout its history of using images of American Indians to distinguish itself from other countries and to define itself for its citizens. Its explorations provide a unique and revealing perspective into the United States as a nation engaged in a 'democratic experiment'"--Provided by publisher.
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