1. 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”

4. Bear Paw= healing power & protector of West
Snakes = wisdom, bringers of storms, healing, speed
Bear Paw= healing power & protector of West
Wolf paw = family & authority
Dangerous/Poison

7. Color Meanings and Symbolism Chart
Color Meanings & Symbolism of Face Paint
Color Meanings & Symbolism of War Paint
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