Definition|History|Popularity|Mystery|Cultural
Value|Philosophical Value|
Spiritual Value|Hidden
Symbols|Sacred Knowledge
Native American Art
Mystery
The hidden treasure locked
within the creative patterns and decorative materials chosen by
Native Americans reveals a long history based on secret teachings.
These teachings, while
often shrouded in mystery, were fables similar to those depicted
in the Bible as told by Christ.
Often regarded as myth,
the messages shared in these Aadizookaan, or traditional
stories, relayed teachings based on tribal beliefs and spiritual
laws.
Similar to the commandments
followed by Christians, these teachings are guidelines for a life
of morality based on truth.
Today, Native American
tribes continue to share these ancient teachings through word
and art, depicted particularly in ceremonial pieces and dress.
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