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Updated: July 2024 The Symbolism of Feathers in Native American Culture When thinking of Native American cultures, one of the first things that come to mind is the image of a feather. The feather has held special meaning for many…
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For thousands of years, Native Americans have been creating some of the most culturally unique jewelry in the world. From as early as 8500 BC, natives of the American Southwest were perfecting their techniques for drilling and shaping colorful stones…
Continue readingFor the Native American people, the bow and arrow was a means of survival. They were able not only to use their weapons to obtain food, but also for surviving through conflicts with opposing tribes and others. Typically, the…
Continue readingTalangva is a type of beginning and an end. During this season there is much song and dance that concludes with the Niman ceremony. Niman is a sixteen-day ceremony that is also known as the Home Going ceremony. It…
Continue readingThe Hopi people have their own unique calendar that coincides with the cycles of the sun. The ceremonial calendar is divided into two sections—Katsina Season and non-Katsina Season. During the summer months of the non-Katsina Season, Hopi villagers…
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