How many pieces of cornhusk are traditionally used to make a cornhusk doll?

• A. Four
• B. Five
• C. Six
• D. Eight

Answer: (C)

Cornhusk dolls are a traditional Haudenosaunee craft made from dried cornhusks shaped into a simple human figure. Six pieces of cornhusk are used because that amount provides enough material to form a small head and the four limbs while keeping the overall shape straightforward and easy to shape or tie. With fewer husks, the figure would be incomplete or hard to distinguish as a person; using more would add unnecessary bulk for the simple, child-friendly form these dolls typically have. This straightforward construction reflects the practical, teachable nature of the craft within Haudenosaunee culture.