Iroquois Crafts

98 pp. Black-and-white illustrations throughout, including photographs, diagrams, and drawings. Map of New York State precedes text. Contents include: Illustrations; Introduction: History of the Iroquois; HABITAT: Villages; The Longhouses; Single Family Dwelling; FOODS: Securing and Preparing; Cooking; Obtaining Fire for Cooking; Preservation and Storage of Food; CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES: Woman's Costume; Man's Costume; Moccasins; Bags; Woven Yarn Sashes; SECRET SOCIETIES AND CEREMONIES: Secret Medicine Society; Falseface Company; Carved Masks; Dance Customs; Flageolet; Water Drum; Rattles; GAMES AND SPORTS: Ball Games; Double-Ball; Lacrosse; Shinny; Games of Chance; Peach Stone or Dish Game; Deer Button Game; Ring, or Cup, and Pin Game; Hoop Games; Hoop and Javelin Game; Hoop and Dart Game; Hoop and Pole Game; Snow Snake; Target Shooting; Throwing the Arrow; ANCIENT CRAFTS OF THE IROQUOIS: Use of Antlers, Stones, Bones; Implements; Decorative Articles; Weapons; Use of Shells; Beads; Runtees; Wampum; Wampum Strings or Strands; Wampum Belts; Use of Clay; Pottery Jars; Pipes; Use of Bark; Containers; Canoes; Rope Making; The Burden Strap or Trump Line; Litter Basket or Burden Frame; Use of Wood; Baby Carriers; Baskets; Basket Techniques; The Dug-out Canoe; Mortar and Pestle; Spoons and Ladles; Snowshoes; Use of Corn Husks and Corn Cobs; Corn Husk Mats; Corn Husk Dolls; Apple Face Dolls; Use of Silver; Crosses; Brooches; Tanning Hides; Deer Skins; Bear Skins; DECORATIVE ARTS: Moose Hair Embroidery; Quill Work; Bead Work; Ribbon Work; Table Cloths, Bed Spreads, and Blankets;Designs; Quill and Bead Designs; Beaded Border Designs; Beaded Edging; Embossed Beading; Symbolism in Designs; Colors Used in Handicraft Work; Dyes and Their Preparation; Conclusion; Bibliography.