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The Origins and Original Purposes of Horse Hair Pottery As with many other traditions, the precise origin of horsehair pottery is lost to time. It’s well known, however, that horses first arrived in the American Southwest with the Spanish at…
Continue readingAncient cultures were often steeped in artistic expression. Some of these practices have been lost, but there are contemporary artisans who strive to embrace the ancient ways. One such example can be found in Mata Ortiz pottery. The Origin of…
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The Evolution of Southwest Native American Pottery When ancient settlers rooted themselves in the deepest pockets of present-day New Mexico, they brought their expert craftsmanship and magnificent artistry with them. The Puebloan, Hohokam, and Mogollon were some of the civilizations…
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Ancient Native American Pottery Native American pottery is a tradition based on functional necessity and identity. The first pieces of pottery made by the Native Americans can be dated back to about 4000 B.C. While many tend to associate Native…
Continue readingWhen it comes to renewing the relics of the past, Native American art seems to be at the top of the list. There’s such a uniqueness to this sector of art and to the Native Americans’ ability to utilize out-of-the-box thinking to…
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