Games
A southeastern variation of the hoop and pole game, the Cherokee once called Ga-Ta-Yu-Sti
what is Chunkey
Often used for making thread or materials for clothing.
Mulberry bark
These are constructed of gourd, tree bark, or animal fur.
Mask
This is particularly challenging because of its potential for great refinement
Cane basketry
Clay was often fired with softwoods such as poplar.
cooking the clay
The Cherokee used this game not only for casual games but also an alternative for war.
Stickball
This affected what materials were used and how much clothing was made
Weather
These are used as a way to record the history and legends of the tribes.
Totems
Baskets were made of river cane, white oak, and this...
Hickory bark
Object used to stamp the design onto the pottery
Wooden Paddle
This was used for killing small game such as squirrels, rabbits, birds
Blowgun
This is a common native american tradition that creates patterns in clothing.
Cherokee finger weaving
Containers for cooking, tools and weapons, toys and jewelry were often made with this.
Stone Carvings
This is one layer of woven material typically used for mats, coverings for floors, walls and seating
Single weave
Made very famous clay pots and vases with very distinguished patterns.
Jane Osti
This had competitions for amusement and also to help sharpen the hunters and worriers skills.
Archery
By the 18th century, Cherokees had begun wearing these
"White" Clothing
He was an acclaimed Cherokee sculptor known for carving displays with rich and complex mythology.
John Julius wilnoty
The art of making these was lost by 1896
Double weave baskets
The Cherokee made Dishes including pottery jugs, cooking pots and this...
Storage Jars
This game was nearly lost due to white missionaries.
Marbles
These could be used for currency and stated tribal law.
Wampum belts
This artist found his talent in sculpting stone pieces depicting different life forms
Matt Girty
She is best known for her baskets with Cherokee designs woven with archival paper reproductions of documents, maps, treaties, photographs and other materials that convey both the challenges and triumphs that Native Americans have experienced in the past and are still experiencing today.
Shan Goshorn
The pottery was Thin-walled, Stamped with wooden paddles and....
Water proof