culture   Navajo
15 commonsense assertions
Concepts (15) • beadwork (1) • corn (1) • hogans (1) • kachina dolls (1) • sand painting (1) • approach to time (1) • bell symbolism (1) • coyote (1) • feathered headdress (1) • fossil (1) • platforms (1) • sacred land (1) • sweat lodge (1) • turquoise (1) • weaving (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 beadwork Navajo Beadwork is intrinsic to Navajo culture, serving as a symbol of their identity and heritage through its intricate designs. 2
2 corn Navajo Corn is considered sacred and essential in Navajo culture, used in ceremonies and as a symbol of life. 2
3 hogans Navajo Traditional Navajo hogans are constructed using natural materials such as logs and earth. 2
4 kachina dolls Navajo Kachina dolls are traditional wooden representations of deities or spirits used in Hopi, Puebloan, and occasionally Navajo cultures. 2
5 sand painting Navajo Navajo culture uses sand painting as a traditional art form in healing rituals and ceremonies. 2
6 approach to time Navajo The Navajo culture views time cyclically, with emphasis on seasons and natural rhythms rather than a linear perspective. 1
7 bell symbolism Navajo In Navajo culture, bells symbolize the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds and are used in healing ceremonies. 1
8 coyote Navajo In Navajo culture, coyotes are significant folklore figures known for their trickster and troublemaker roles. 1
9 feathered headdress Navajo The feathered headdress is a traditional item in Navajo culture, primarily used for ceremonial and spiritual purposes. 1
10 fossil Navajo Navajo culture regards fossils as sacred connections to ancestral spirits and the natural world. 1
11 platforms Navajo Platforms are important in Navajo culture for traditional dances and ceremonies, providing elevation and symbolism. 1
12 sacred land Navajo Sacred land for the Navajo is tied to clan and tribal ownership, rooted in familial heritage and communal governance. 1
13 sweat lodge Navajo The sweat lodge is used in Navajo ceremonies for spiritual cleansing and purification with specific rituals and traditions. 1
14 turquoise Navajo Turquoise is highly valued and used in traditional Navajo jewelry and art. 1
15 weaving Navajo Weaving is highly valued as a traditional art form by the Navajo, known for their intricate and colorful wool rugs and blankets. 1