Abstract :
This article presents the Native American cultural
symbol, the Four Directions, as a sign that is culturally
evident and inter-tribally significant. Through
understanding the significance of the symbol, a
deeper understanding is possible for non-Natives,
especially an understanding of the Native
Americans’ relationship between their artwork and
their culture. It will be argued that through a deeper
understanding and cultural saturation by non-
Natives that cultural misinformation can be
reduced. Even though the article makes no attempt
to define a culture, community, or person, cultural
groups are presented through image and story.
