Iroquois Design

The Iroquois design elements are very symbolic. The design is a reflection of their deep religious and cultural views of everything has value and spirit. They were important in ceremonies and had special design for them. One of the design is the ThunderBird which can be found in many ceremonies. It was an important element for the Iroquois culture. Now it is translated to the Eagle which is our nation's mascot. The meanings are very close. Integrity, strength, and authority is what the Eagle holds for our country, which originated from the Iroquois.

Kanienkehaka

May 18, 2012

Dress is another example of an important symbol. One of the Iroquois tribe is called the Kanienkehaka, but also known as the Mohawk tribe. They wire their hair long in the middle and shaved on the both sides. Even today, the Mohawk is a hairstyle people wears. Originally, the Mohawks were fierce and their look was suppose to look intimidate. Today is used to make a similar statement suck as defiance and rebellion. The design of the Iroquois is still present in our culture today.

Posted by Jane Daoheuang.

The Thunderbird design

The Mohawk flag

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