Native American posters include posters which depict a real or imagined image of historical Native Americans, along with a message that could be but is not necessarily related to the figure depicted.
Sometimes, a Native American chieftain in a full headdress appears on a poster that gives advice, or even on an advertising poster, strictly to capture the attention of the audience which the poster addresses. Some Native American posters of this type include those which are used to advertise tourist attractions that are either directly connected with Native Americans or located in regions associated with Native American history. Whether such a poster is a true Native American poster that is meant to preserve the culture is debatable, but it does lead to greater awareness of the Native American culture, albeit in a superficial and commercial manner. Native American t-shirts seem to be used in the same way although some have cleverly seen the t-shirt or poster as a way to voice awareness of the plight of the Native people.
Native American posters that truly do show respect for the glory of Native American culture and history include art prints of Native American figures in harmony with nature and the land that they once dominated. For instance, the same chieftain depicted with a more authentic headdress and clothing, alongside a noble horse, may not be historically accurate even if it does illustrate the ancient Native American culture.
Then, there are Native American posters that are reproductions of themes in actual Native American art. These Native American posters are often seen in classrooms and other educational situations, since they show the art and culture of the Native American peoples in full detail but are inexpensive and easy to display.
Posters of Native Americans are found in homes and offices as well as in classrooms, for they serve as motivational and educational posters as well as in advertising and publicity, with different facets of the Native American culture featured depending upon the nature and purpose of the poster.