• Choose one of two Kachina masks to decorate• Review the symbol and color meaning Sheets• Pick three animal and three object symbols

from the symbol sheets, that you think represent you in some way.

• Draw each chosen symbol on your masks.• Use at least three different colors to draw the

symbols on the mask and to color the mask. • Make sure you know the meaning of the

colors.• You will need to draw three additional

symbols on mask. These symbols need to be modern and represent a part of your personality or things that are important to you. Be prepared to talk about them.

• On a separate sheet of paper write each symbol and why you chose each of the 9 symbols. This needs to be more than “because I liked it”

Bear Paw= healing power & protector of West

Wolf paw = family & authority

Snakes = wisdom, bringers of storms, healing, speed

Dangerous/Poison

Color Meanings and Symbolism Chart

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Black Victory and Success Power, Aggression & Strength

Red Faith, Beauty and Happiness Blood, Violence & Energy

White Sharing, Purity and Light Mourning

Yellow / Orange Intellect and Determination Willing to fight to the Death

Green Nature, Harmony and Healing Endurance

Blue Wisdom and Intuition Confidence

Purple A sacred color and symbolised power, mystery and magic

Color Color Meanings & Symbolismof Face Paint

Color Meanings & Symbolismof War Paint

Color Meanings and Symbolism Chart