Like the other Puebloan cultures of the American Southwest, the ceramic artisans of the Santa Clara Pueblo have a long history of creating both practical pottery vessels and works of art. Many Native ceramicists draw upon ancient traditions of gathering and processing clay from family sources, forming vessels and sculptures by hand, and decorating with clay slips tinted with … [Read more...] about Puebloan Ceramic Figures: Researched, Conserved, Restored, and Reconstructed by Sarah Powell
Puebloan pottery artists develop their pottery using materials, techniques, forms, and designs passed down through their cultures, from their ancestors. Pottery production starts with clay from a traditional family source, which is a manifestation of their cultural connection with the earth. The process of making the pottery often involves the help of family members, who gather … [Read more...] about Puebloan Ceramic Vessel: Researched, Conserved, and Reconstructed by Hannah Scarborough