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Last month, we wrote about Zuni fetishes and their representation of spiritual powers. North, South, East, West, above, and below are each associated with a special animal and color and assist the Zuni people during different periods of their lives….
Continue readingNative American Navajo Etched pottery pieces are classic examples of indigenous artwork from the southwest. These pieces are beautiful, but you might wonder how they are created and what the symbols mean that are etched so beautifully into these pieces….
Continue readingGourd art is a beautiful creation, common among many Nations and tribes. The artist will dry a gourd over the course of a few months before its ready for painting. The paintings are often based upon ancient petroglyph art. …
Continue readingSimilar to many mothers (and fathers) these days, Native American mothers of the past had many responsibilities while raising and taking care of the children. Always on the move or doing something, babies were generally placed in a cradleboard, also…
Continue readingThe Wedding Vase plays a significant role in Native American weddings, historically and currently. Representing the husband and wife, the vase embodies the unity of the new couple. This sacred tradition has a beautiful process, from creation through the wedding…
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