All Roads Are Good: Native Voices on Life and Culture

by W. Richard West

Accomplished representatives from a variety of indigenous cultures--by invitation of the National Museum of the American Indian--reflect on their heritage through objects of cultural, spiritual, artistic, or personal significance in a unique volume combining narratives, illustrations, and photographs. UP.

Genres: Indigenous, Nonfiction, Art

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1994

Reviews

[A.R. Beckert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I may have shelved this as "western United States", but that's incorrect.

The artifacts and photographs in this book are beautiful and intriguing, but nothing compared to the essays and insights by those asked to select from the museum collections and contribute their thoughts.

I think I'll take away a stronger respect for time, materials, and spiritual investment needed to create something the "proper" way. There are some thoughts on art, creation, and connection to personal culture that I will carry with me for years.

This would be powerful read for anyone interested in learning from museums vs. simply visiting them. This is how I want to experience artifacts - in context and with connection.