Native American Cultural Background- Reflection

1. This bead-work is well known for beauty and a source of math.
2. Mathematical Concept.
3. The design is based on Four-Fold Symmetry.
4. They all have reflection symmetry.
5. Four Images:

• Embroidery, Plains Indians
• Shoshoni Beadwork
• Pawnee Buffalo Hide Drum
• Navajo rug

6. Reflection symmetry: Same shape when folded in half. 

7. Tee-pees are made with four bases, each placed in opposite directions. 

8. Healing ceremonies.

9. Yupik Parka Decoration. 

10. The beadloom is similar to the Cartesian Coordinate System.   

11. Native American beadwork was created in 1794.

12. They were used in belts and to record important events in history.