Visual Art
What were the Iroquois people known for in art?
Wooden masks.
Flutes, drums and turtle shells.
What was their art inspired by?
Nature, culture and religious belief.
What are the two dances?
What is wampum made of?
Beads and shells.
when were instruments mainly played?
At religious ceremonies.
What did art mean to them?
A way of expressing themselves.
What are social dances for?
Amusement and fun.
What type of wood were the masks made of?
Basswood.
How did it support their community?
It brought their community closer.
It showed stories of their nation.
What are sacred dances done at?
What is ceremonial rituals?
What was wampum originally used for?
Currency.
Their creator.
True.
What is the purpose of the sacred dances?
They were seen as living.
What was music used for?
Healing and celebration.
What did the masks symbolize?
They symbolize spiritual forces.
what instruments were played at sacred dances?
Flutes, drums and turtle shells.