TÜRK VE KIZILDERİLİ (KUZEY AMERİKA) KÜLTÜRLERİNDE KUŞ MOTİFLERİ VE SEMBOLLERİ
BIRD MOTIFS AND SYMBOLS IN TURKISH AND NATIVE AMERICAN (NORTH AMERICAN) CULTURES

Summary/Abstract: Birds like cranes, peacocks, quail, pigeons, magpies, geese, and pheasants are highly prized in Turkish culture. Manuscript books, tiles, kilims, carpets, rugs, and artwork made of wood, stone, metal, and copper frequently use the bird theme.Turkish culture doesn't usually use realistic representations of birds. Another culture, the Indians, who value and regard Birds as a holy emblem, have done numerous studies on their history and culture. Some researchers speculate that they came from Central Asia or Siberia and eventually settled in North America. Examining Turkish culture from Central Asia to Anatolia is crucial to comprehend the similarities between Native American and Turkish cultures. Between Indians and Turks, there are cultural overlaps. Handicrafts are one of these parallels. In Turkish culture and art, bird figures are commonly seen. As well as a figure regarded as holy in Native American culture, it is known that the feathers and other parts of the bird are considered important in this culture. Native American culture uses bird feathers and symbols extensively. Just as the bird is a symbol, it can also be seen that these items are often used in similar ways. Figures of birds can be found in weavings, ceramics, clothes, accessories and various other items. The similarity to Turkish weaving designs has led people to notice this. For example, on Navajo carpets there are instances where thebird pattern is combined with the tree of life motifs. American Indians adorned themselves with clothing depicting birds in order to have a deeper understanding of their mystical meanings and expressions

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