Cultural Background - Native Americans

1. Native American art and culture are well known for this bead work.
2. A key concept for this craft is symmetry.
3. Reflection symmetry and 4 fold symmetry.
4. The 4 images are made of geometric shapes.
5. Embroidery, Bead work, Hide drum, Navajo Rug.
6. Reflection symmetry is when either the right and left mirror each other or the top and bottom mirror each other.
7. Teepees are made out of 4 base poles, one in each direction.
8. Navajo sand paintings used 4 fold symmetry.
9. Yupik parka designs also use 4 fold symmetry.
10. 4 fold symmetry is used in bead looms in Native American culture.
11. Native American bead work was created before the Europeans arrived.
12. The designs are used for art, clothing, and religious services.