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American Indian Designs and Symbols (PH 16-5)(1956) (25 pages)

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FOREWORD The symbols on Indian baskets, pottery, beadwork and rugs which are brought into the classroom for exhibit purposes are seldom understood by the teacher or children. This bulletin has been prepared to assist the class in understanding the meaning of Indian designs and symbols. It is also hoped that this publication will serve as an incentive in creating new Indian designs by the girls and boyse The Indian believes that his ideas for painting his teepee, pipe, mask or shield comes to him through a vision or dream, and if the instructions are followed carefully, the painted object will possess magical powers. Children who wish to do a research study of American Indian crafts will enjoy a satisfying experience. Baskets are woven from reed, grasses, or Willow, some of which are dyed in fruit or root/juices for a contrasting color. Clay is formed into pottery and painted with a diluted colored clay or slip. Beads were procurred from the white trappers who in turn were supplied with them by Italian trade. Beadwork is continued to this day e Rugs are woven from the wool of sheep which has been dyed for desired colors. Most of the designs in the bulletin come from the Plains States. The California Indian used the simplest geometric patterns. It is hoped that this book will be useful in the third grade study of primitive life, the fourth grade unit on the California Indian, the fifth grade study of the Westward Expansion which includes the Plains Indians and those along the Sante Fe Trail, the sixth grade unit on Canada and the Indians of the Northwest, and the eighth grade study of the United States, including the geographical locations of the American Indian. +.