Thank you both for the interesting info about swastikas used by the tribes. Pretty neat as historical information.
Like I said it’s before my time. Growing up on the reservation in Shiprock and the Four Corners, I have never seen a single one in jewelry, art, rugs, fairs, or any cultural representations anywhere. The symbol has completely disappeared. I have no personal information on sand paintings or ceremonies so I can’t say if they are used there. My grandparents probably could have attested to the use of the symbol but they are no longer around.
I’ll remember to keep an eye out for the swastika aka whirling logs when I visit Central Street or older parts of Albuquerque.
Redcitizen,
As an Oklahoma Choctaw in elementary school in the 50’s and early 60’s, I drew these symbols often. Sometimes with instruction, sometimes without. Choctaws have only a few of our old symbols left to doodle with, but the Southwest tribes seemed to have quite a few, including rain clouds, and the like.
Here in Oklahoma. I know of several old ranches that have the symbol over the entry gate or have it shown in stone on gate pillars or the actual ranch buildings.