Discuss why we don't have a clearer picture of the ancient arts of North America, citing examples of various artworks produced and their function
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The ancient arts of North America are much less available to us than those of many other parts of the world partly because the early inhabitants made their artifacts from perishable materials such as wood and fiber, and partly due to the absence of large urban centers. Many arts of later North American peoples are arts of daily life and were portable objects such as baskets, clothing, and tools imbued with meanings that went far beyond their practical functions. Baskets were connected to the sacred realm and ritual as an entryway for spirits to enter and leave. Carved pipes were made for smoking tobacco, which became viewed as a form of prayer. Clothing was made of buffalo hides, as were shelters in the form of teepees. Plains men also recorded painted images on these hides, depicting their exploits as warriors.
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