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Cherokee Indians

Cherokee Indians. by Simon Tamara. Cherokee Indians. Southeastern US Iroquoian language family Tsalagi ( ᏣᎳᎩ ) – Principal People Oyata’ge'ronoñ - inhabitants of the cave country. Cherokee Language. Iroquoian language family – Mohawk, Seneca Complex & difficult

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Cherokee Indians

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  1. Cherokee Indians by Simon Tamara

  2. Cherokee Indians • Southeastern US • Iroquoian language family • Tsalagi (ᏣᎳᎩ)– Principal People • Oyata’ge'ronoñ - inhabitants of the cave country

  3. Cherokee Language • Iroquoian language family – Mohawk, Seneca • Complex & difficult • Cherokee language as first language

  4. The Seven Cherokee Clans • Ah-ni-ga-to-ge-wi or Wild Potato Clan  • Ah-ni-gi-lo(la)-hi or Long Hair Clan  • Ah-ni-(k)a-wi or Deer Clan • Ah-ni-tsi-sk-wa or Bird Clan  • Ah-ni-sa-ho-ni or Blue Holly Clan  • Ah-ni-wo-di or Paint Clan  • Ani'-Wah' Ya or Wolf Clan

  5. Democratic government No central government or written laws Priest, war chief, peace chief Three-branch government Cherokee Government

  6. Cherokee Houses • Village: 30-60 houses & council house • Summer house: wattle/daub • Matrilineal families • Winter house: asi • Later: log cabins & wooden houses

  7. Cherokee Clothing • Men: breechcloth & moccasins + leggings & hunting jacket • Women: short skirt + poncho-like top • Ribbon Shirt & Tear Dress

  8. Cherokee Food • Women: farming • Men: hunting, fishing, collecting crops • Wild meat, corn, beans, squash, pumpkins • cotton

  9. Cherokee Dances • Social Dances • Religious or Ceremonial Dances

  10. Cherokee Arts and Crafts • Baskets • Weaving • Dance masks • Pottery • Beadwork • Metalsmiths • Star Quilts

  11. Thank you for your attention! 

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