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Native American Shields

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A circular handmade craft with feathers and beads hanging from a rod against a white wall, inspired by Native American Shields.

Circular chalk drawing with symbols and arrows, bordered in pink, adorned with multicolored feathers hanging below.

A hand-crafted, circular art piece with colorful designs and beads hanging below, mounted on a wall, inspired by Native American shields.

Child's colorful drawing on a circular paper, depicting various labeled objects and figures.

Two decorated paper plates with colorful designs and hanging beads, resembling Native American shields, are displayed on a white wall.

A child's art project on a circular paper with drawings, feathers around the edges, and strings with beads hanging down, creating a look inspired by Native American Shields.

To complement their study of Native Americans, the kindergartners made symbolic shields.  The shields (by the Plains Indians) were used in battle and they believed the symbols on the shields had magical powers to protect them.  They were often adorned with symbolic items, such as bones, feathers and other natural objects.

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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

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