NATIVE AMERICAN SYMBOLS ETC.

(State Flags: Louisiana to North Dakota)

How many Native American symbols can you find on these state flags? Flags are shown here alphabetically. They represent Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, and North Dakota.

The Zia appears prominently on New Mexico's state flag. Zia represents the sun, and points north, south, east and west. The symbol was originally found on a late 19th century water jar from Zia Pueblo.

Notice the eye-catching asymmetrical stylings of Mississippi's, Nevada's and North Carolina's flags. What else do you notice about these flags? A lot can be learned about a state from its symbolism.

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