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Navajo Rug Meanings

ABBY BURKE AND TANNER MCGOWAN. Navajo Rug Meanings. The main idea is what Navajo rugs mean. If we can understand this, we might understand the Native Americans more. You might already know that some rugs have meaning. Similar to the ones used during the Civil War for slaves escaping.

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Navajo Rug Meanings

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  1. ABBY BURKE AND TANNER MCGOWAN Navajo Rug Meanings

  2. The main idea is what Navajo rugs mean. If we can understand this, we might understand the Native Americans more. You might already know that some rugs have meaning. Similar to the ones used during the Civil War for slaves escaping. MAIN IDEA ~ This is a slave rug. 

  3. We chose this topic because we want to learn about our Natives. We chose the Navajos because they are a famous tribe. Also, we wanted to know if they expressed their religions in their artwork, so we chose their rugs. My great grandmother was a Native American. I wanted to learn about my heritage too. So, now we respect them. Why we chose this

  4. Direction Movement Power Arrow symbol meaning~ This is called an arrow movement rug 

  5. Associated with spirits and visions Wisdom Courage Strength Eagle symbol meaning~ This is a feather eagle rug. ( eagle rug) 

  6. Tall slender figures (spirits) that exist between humans and the Kachinas-the creators- and to control most natural forces. Yeii Spirits symbol meaning ~ Yeii spirits 

  7. Has stylized rays Stands for life and warmth Usually a circle that looks like a smiley face The rays point in cardinal directions Sun symbol meaning

  8. Logs that whirl in a counter-clockwise direction. It symbolizes the circle of life, and the four seasons. Whirling log symbol meaning The cross in the middle is the whirling log 

  9. Also, called the Avanyu symbol. Symbolizes lightning. Symbolizes thunderstorms Feathered sky snake symbol meaning The zigzag shape symbolizes lightning.

  10. Typically found along with rain pouring from them. If one has an arrow it represents lightning. Symbolizes fertility and renewal. Cloud symbol meaning

  11. Spiky haired flute player. Represents male fertility. Kokopelli symbol meaning

  12. Symbolizes perseverance. Represents secret keeping. Honrned lizards symbol meaning

  13. Direction Change The step border patteren meaning

  14. If we understand the meaning of the Native rugs; maybe we could understand their society more. The Americans have their religions, and the Navajos have theirs. Some people forget that they were here before us. We should learn more about our ancestors. Some of the rugs the Navajos make are religious and spiritual. So, if we comprehend these rugs we will understand better. Navajos and us

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