TERM 1 DEFINITION 1
Serpent MoundMississippian Culturec. AD 1070The
Mississippians constructed effigy mounds in the form
of animals and birds. This wellpreserved example
seems to depict a serpent. Some scholars, however,
think it replicates the path of Halleys Comet in 1066.
TERM 2 DEFINITION 2
Chilkat BlanketTlingitearly 20th century ADChilkat
blankets were collaborations between male designers
and female weavers. Decorated with animal and
abstract motifs, they were worn over the shoulder for
ceremonial dress.
TERM 3 DEFINITION 3
Honoring Song at the Painted TipiKiowaAD 1880 The
personal regalia of a Hidatsa warrior included his
pipe, painted buffalo robe, bear-claw necklace, and
feather decorations, all symbols of his affiliations and
military accomplishments. Ledger Painting.
TERM 4 DEFINITION 4
Hosteen KlahWhirling Log CeremonyNavahoAD
1925settled in the pre contact area into this region-
sand painting became an elaborate ceremony- made
to be destroyed, made in a 12 hour period = used to
heal sick people- controversy = sand painting made to
be destroyed, textile is permanent
TERM 5
katsina
DEFINITION 5
doll that represents benevolent supernatural spirits
living in mountains and water sources.
