This 1930s documentary showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of Native American cultures in the Southwest, highlighting their mastery in basketry, pottery, weaving, jewelry-making, and beadwork.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Cracking a quahog shell with a deer antler is the first step in creating wampum beads and jewelry. But today, Native American artist Allen Hazard ...

The Quechan Tribe — and Arizona — lost one of its cultural treasures when bead artist and Quechan language teacher Daisy Golding Simms died March 1 in Winterhaven, California, near Yuma. She was 88.