~A Woman's Art~ by HauSiyoka
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A Women's Art
Indian pottery making is an enjoyable but arduous process often involving the entire family; yet it is considered primarily a women's art. For Indian women, claywork provides a living and sometimes fame, although fame is not sought after. If they wanted to, some Indian women potters could compete for artistic prominence anywhere in today's world.
The ceramics of American Indian women have evolved through the development of time and traditional techniques into a rich and vital resource for their communities. This is a particularly interesting notion in light of the fact that women still have no vote in most Indian societies. Usually men are in charge of tribal religion. It is men who constitute the tribal council, men who make the laws and determine community and individual behavior. I remember that a few years ago when I was visiting one of the pueblos, a potter told me that she would be leading a women's march the next day on the pueblo plaza. When I asked what for, she said they were protesting a decision that the men of the tribal council had made; she asked me to come. I arrived the next day but there was no march. I was told that the women had second thoughts.
It is claywork that provides a way for Indian women to express themselves. Pottery plays a crucial role in tribal rituals and ceremonies; the physical handling of the pots provides emotional and spiritual awareness. It does not go unnoticed by anyone who participates in these customs, even if it is on a subconscious level, that it is women who make these sacred vessels. The work of their hands is always in evidence.
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Featuring ...
**Last Feather**V3 (Illusions-Designs) for this series only
DreamWalker Clothing (RDNA)
Primal Wild & Windy Hair
Props (RDNA)
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Second in my NA series...
Thank you for your visit and comments..it is most appreciated...
Comments (21)
Primal
I am really enjoying your Native images..and some great info...Excellently Done!She is Gorgeous too.
brycek
Beautiful image..awesome lighting and her eyes are magnificent. Excellent work, Tee!!
Merlin2000
OMG, What a oustanding Image !!! Excellent and vote!!!!
_Breeze
She looks really wonderfull :-)) Fantastic artwork and scene. Hugs Diana
STEVIEUKWONDER Online Now!
Wow Tee, this really is beautiful work. Very lovely indeed. Steve :o) Vote!
Stormbreaker
Beautifully done!!! ^_^
Danceswithroos
Beautiful image. Awesome work!!!
msebonyluv
She is gorgeous and this lighting really brings out her beauty especially in her eyes!! Gorgeous work Tee!!
Gor111
Oh Tee what a lovely scene with this real fabulous color setting! She looks so beautiful with her amzing pose! Excellent work with a brilliant atmosphere, here! Bravo!!! V
Mondwin
SUPERB!!!!!!Fine artwork!!bravo!!V:DDD
Gucky
Beautiful colours and composition of the image. Gorgeous!
ericfarris
Magnific Art, so beautiful girl, excellent colors and lightning!!!!!! Bravo!!!!
romanceworks
This is just beautiful and really enjoyed the info. :o) CC
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very beautiful scene my friend.....!!! I like the effects of illumination.....!!!!
cliff-dweller
Beautiful, beautiful scene!! I really love the rich tones and the wonderful lighting. Very lovely character and a superb pose. Fantastic work!!
Forevernyt
Excellent art and information!!
AlteredKitty
Gorgeous character and lovely scene :) _____ali x
shvrdavid
Excellent...
drifterlee
Beautfiul! What character is this?
GOLDILOCKSUK
Now I have to say this looks great. I can tell you have put a lot of work into this. What an awesome image love the lighting and her eyes are mesmorising she is so beautiful V Cathy xoxoxo
Claywoman
Beautiful overall!