Abstract

The horse culture of the American Indians holds a prominent and popular place in the mythology and stereotypes of the American Old West. However, the strength of this stereotype also unwittingly contributes to the vulnerability of a horse culture that continues to exist, despite widespread belief in its extinction. International law holds out the promise of the safeguarding of elements of intangible cultural heritage, through the complementary provisions of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and human rights provisions of regional and ...