Miss Cherokee
Someone who acts as an ambassador for the Cherokee tribe
Who is Miss Cherokee?
There are ___ clans
7
Material used to make pottery
What is clay? (this was an easy one)
Cherokee National Holiday celebrates what historical event?
The signing of the Cherokee Constitution
From what material is the crown for Miss Cherokee made of?
Copper
The names of each clan are:
Bird, Paint, Longhair, Blue, Wolf, Wild Potato, Deer
A popular style of Cherokee basketry
A decorative pottery technique unique to the Cherokee tribe
What is stamped pottery? (paddle stamps)
Cherokee National Holiday is held on ______ in Tahlequah, OK
Labor Day Weekend
What is a tear dress?
(fun fact: they are called tear dresses because all the pieces to make one are square, so they can be torn instead of cut)
The clan which most peace chiefs came from
What is Longhair Clan?
A traditional red dye
The woman responsible for revitalizing Cherokee pottery in Oklahoma
Who is Anna Mitchell?
The speech given by the Principal Chief during the holiday celebration
Who was the first Miss Cherokee and the first tear dress made for?
Virginia Stroud
The Panther Clan is also known as _____
Long Hair Clan
Material traditionally used to weave baskets
What is rivercane?
The process of adding sand, crushed mussels, or ground pottery shards to strengthen the clay
Tempering
What year was the first Cherokee National Holiday held?
1957
Who is the current Miss Cherokee?
Chelbie Turtle
The war chief comes from this clan
What is Wolf Clan?
Polk berry produces ___ dye
Blue or purple
The chief who initiated the first Cherokee National Holiday
Who is W.W. Keeler?