Virtual Bead Loom

Four-Fold Symmetry 1

Here are four images of Native American designs. How would you describe them in terms of geometry? What geometric features do they all have in common? Write down your answers, and compare it to your neighbors. Then click "continue" on the right to learn more.

Pronunciation of tribes:
Shoshone: "show-SHOW-nee"
Pawnee: "PAW-nee"
Navajo: "NAV-uh-hoe"

Traditional Beadwork Embroidery, Plains Indians

Shoshone Beadwork Shoshone Beadwork

Pawnee Buffalo Hide Drum Pawnee Buffalo Hide Drum

Rug, Navajo Navajo Rug


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