Native American Art in North America Practice Flashcards
What type of intricate hand work is seen in the image above?
Weaving
Describe the communities of the Pueblo people and the functions of their homes.
The little towns of the Pueblo consisted of multistory dwellings and areas in which people would make food or conduct trade. The roof terraces could also function as viewing platforms for individuals to see if other tribes or trades people were approaching
Which of the following tribes lived in the Southwest?
Navajo, Pueblo, and Anasazi
Summarize the Pomo legend, explaining the significance of the basket.
According to Pomo legend, the earth was dark until their hero stole the sun and brought it to the earth in a basket. He hangs the basket each day, moving its position because he cannot decide which light he likes
How did the Northwest Coast people develop and use animal imagery in their homes?
Northwest Coast people lived in extended family groups or clans that claimed descent from a mythic animal or animal-human ancestry. The family derived its name and the right to use certain animals and spirits as emblems or crests from its mythic ancestor
What tribe constructed buildings like the ones seen above?
Pueblo
How was the robe painting seen above acquired?
The robe was collected by Lewis and Clark on their expedition into the western lands acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. It was sent to President Jefferson
When worn, the buffalo-hide robe seen above would have transformed the warrior into a living representation of _______________________.
His exploits
What is twining?
Twining is the sewing together of a vertical warp of rods
What device is pictured above?
A baby carrier
