Study animal skin patterns. Trace and cut two tagboard shields and lightly sketch organic pattern hide on one of them. Tape long stick down axis of blank shield. Add four tape loops between stick and edges. Align and press on painted shield.
Hole punch the edges for sewing with yarn.
Add decorative fringes, trailings, etc., to stick. Perform an African dance to African music. Discuss the popularity of animal prints in American clothing.