Talk:Kuna (people)

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[edit] Archaeology or History?

Any information on the original location/settlements of these people? Can they be tied to excavated archaeloogical sites in Panama? They aren't really included in Wiki articles about Panama (see Coclé). Thanks. WBardwin 18:28, 27 August 2005 (UTC)

According to a November 2003 issue of National Geographic from Latin America, it is believed that they migrated northward up from Colombia. The Kuna legend about their migration is surprisingly down-to-earth; they moved up because of an enemy nation, and they moved out to the islands because of the mosquitos on the mainland. Awakeandalive1 19:02, 12 June 2007 (EST)

[edit] Swastika, Flag

FOTW has a Kuna flag[1]. On it is a Swastika. Is this new, perhaps adopted from North American Indians, or is it ancient? Khirad 09:01, 16 September 2005 (UTC)

It is a traditional symbol, as it is in many parts of the world, but it became a prominent feature on the flag after the intervention of a European anthropologist in the early 20th century. Awakeandalive1 14:20, 12 June 2007 (EST)

[edit] Pictures

Added a couple of pictures. Enjoy!

Much love - haere e hoki, Jack Jenkins