5 QUESTIONS
TIMER: 60 SECONDS PER QUESTION
Which accessory, often made of feathers, beads and shells, symbolized status and spirituality in many Native cultures?
Headdresses in Native American culture serve as symbols of identity, status and spirituality across various tribes. A single eagle feather signifies honor among some tribes, while intricate designs like war bonnets are reserved for respected warriors and chiefs.
Headdresses in Native American culture serve as symbols of identity, status and spirituality across various tribes. A single eagle feather signifies honor among some tribes, while intricate designs like war bonnets are reserved for respected warriors and chiefs.
True or False: Traditional parkas were often made from caribou or seal skin to provide insulation.
True. Made from animal hides and fur, Inuit people wore parkas to keep warm in the extreme cold weather of the Arctic.
True. Made from animal hides and fur, Inuit people wore parkas to keep warm in the extreme cold weather of the Arctic.
The turquoise jewelry commonly associated with Navajo, Zuni and Hopi communities is believed to bring __________.
Believed to bring protection and good fortune, Native American tribes crafted turquoise jewelry across centuries. Turquoise also holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning, representing harmony, courage, positive energy and water, the essential element of life.
Believed to bring protection and good fortune, Native American tribes crafted turquoise jewelry across centuries. Turquoise also holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning, representing harmony, courage, positive energy and water, the essential element of life.
What traditional footwear is known for being soft, flexible and made from leather?
Moccasins are footwear made from soft leather, often from deerskin. The upper portion is typically designed with beads, embroidery or fringe.
Moccasins are footwear made from soft leather, often from deerskin. The upper portion is typically designed with beads, embroidery or fringe.
Which designer applied Native American beadwork to the iconic high-fashion Christian Louboutin heels?
Jamie Okuma, a Native American artist in California, creates a modernized and authentic take on her culture’s traditional beading techniques, using Louboutin’s red-soled shoes as the base for her designs.
Jamie Okuma, a Native American artist in California, creates a modernized and authentic take on her culture’s traditional beading techniques, using Louboutin’s red-soled shoes as the base for her designs.