1. In Micronesian art, which statement is TRUE concerning hos?
A. The hos were typically made of materials such as coconut fronds, which were tied together to form an open framework.
B. They were used to help people navigate the ocean, noting the ocean swell patterns, island placements, and so on.
C. These weather charms were believed to protect sailors by preventing storms or averting them away from the sailors.
D. They had removable carved birds at each end that were used to signal the intentions of the people in the canoe.
B. They were used to help people navigate the ocean, noting the ocean swell patterns, island placements, and so on.
One of the regions of Melanesia known for its artistic traditions and creations is the Sepik region of New Guinea. When exploring the art of the Sepik region, which of these statements is TRUE about their art?
A.
Most of their creations were simply created to be looked at and admired; they were never meant to be used.
B.
Their pieces of art were not decorated at all and were quite plain with rather muted colors.
C.
While some artistic items were used in daily life, others were created for installation in ceremonial houses and used for rituals.
D.
Their art has always had a very distinct and easily recognizable style.
C. While some artistic items were used in daily life, others were created for installation in ceremonial houses and used for rituals.
To determine which statement is true concerning hos in Micronesian art, we can evaluate each option and determine its accuracy based on available information.
A. The statement suggests that hos were typically made of materials like coconut fronds that were tied together to form an open framework. This is not an accurate description of hos in Micronesian art. Hos are not typically made of coconut fronds or tied together to form an open framework.
B. The statement proposes that hos were used to assist people in navigating the ocean by noting ocean swell patterns and island placements. This is not an accurate description of hos in Micronesian art. Hos were not primarily used for navigation.
C. The statement suggests that hos were weather charms believed to protect sailors by preventing storms or averting them from sailors. This is an accurate description of hos in Micronesian art. They were indeed believed to have protective qualities against storms.
D. The statement implies that hos had removable carved birds on each end that were used to signal the intentions of people in the canoe. There is no evidence to support this statement, and it is not an accurate description of hos in Micronesian art.
Based on the evaluation, the TRUE statement concerning hos in Micronesian art is:
C. These weather charms were believed to protect sailors by preventing storms or averting them away from the sailors.