2008 September/October Table of Contents
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By Site Editor
Published on 08/27/2008
ON THE COVER
Potter Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo), seen here working on one of her hand-built bowls in 1955, helped spark the revival of Pueblo Indian culture during her long and illustrious career in the 20th century. But she was only one in a long line of talented artists gracing her family tree (see related story p. 38). Photo by Tyler Dingee, courtesy Palace of the Governors Photo Archives (NMHM/DCA), negative #73447.
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ON THE COVER
Potter Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo), seen here working on one of her hand-built bowls in 1955, helped spark the revival of Pueblo Indian culture during her long and illustrious career in the 20th century. But she was only one in a long line of talented artists gracing her family tree (see related story p. 38). Photo by Tyler Dingee, courtesy Palace of the Governors Photo Archives (NMHM/DCA), negative #73447.
FEATURES
Feats of Clay: Carved, Etched and Incised Pottery of Santa Clara Pueblo
Our overview of this decorative and innovative form of pottery features a brief history of its development, profiles on five leading artists—Tammy Garcia, Nathan Youngblood, Jennifer Moquino, Grace Medicine Flower and LuAnn Tafoya—and a comprehensive list of others working in this field. By Gussie Fauntleroy.
Generations: It’s a Family Affair
Many Indian families are creating artistic dynasties spanning multiple generations, as with the Reano family of Santo Domingo Pueblo and the Gonzales family of San Ildefonso Pueblo. By Gregory Schaaf (Cherokee).
Santa Fe Indian Market 2007
A photo essay reflects the many diverse aspects of the annual Santa Fe Indian Market. Photos by Kitty Leaken.
Speaking Through Stone: Ancient Voices of Ecuador and Colombia
A largely unknown but stunning body of stone sculpture was produced by the Valdivia people and other Native cultures more than 5,000 years ago in present-day Ecuador and Colombia. By Stacia Lewandowski.
Rosebud Sioux: Lakota People in Transition
A rarely seen collection of 19th-century photos depicting life among the Rosebud Sioux by Swedish photographer John A. Anderson comes to light, and is paired with images of contemporary members of the same families in an illuminating exhibition and book produced by Claes Jacobson. By Debra Utacia Krol (Salinan/Esselen).
Native Scientists
American Indians thriving in science fields bring unique talents and perspectives to their chosen careers, as seen in the lives of Nancy Jackson, Marigold Linton, Dr. Donna Nelson and Rick Stephens. By Laurel M. Sheppard.
DEPARTMENTS
On The Wind
Eel Ground School in Canada uses technology to boost achievement among its young students; Steven Alvarez, renaissance man. Also, other important news in the arts, education, the environment, business, politics, sports, health and other realms of life in Indian Country. By Daniel Gibson.
Happening
The 14th annual Gathering of the Northwest Native Basketweavers Association. Plus details on other special events of Native interest across North America. By Daniel Gibson.
Spirit of the Harvest
A South Dakota Native-owned company, Native American Natural Foods, produces the high-energy Tanka Bar from buffalo meat and cranberries. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.
Collections
Bob and Marsha Bailey’s Santa Fe house features both historic and contemporary works from a wide variety of Native cultures. Story by John Villani. Photos by Kitty Leaken.
History
We continue our Great Chiefs series with a profile on Manuelito, leader of Navajo resistance during the nadir of Navajo life in the 1800s. By Jennifer Nez Denetdale (Diné).
Pathways
We check out a little-known Florida treasure, the Mission San Luis, founded by the Spanish in 1656 and once home to a band of Apalachee Indians. By Margaret Barlow.
Books
Lakota author Joseph Marshall III provides a unique insight into American history in The Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn. We also briefly review The Foundered Mule by Floyd Buddy Lewis (Pima). Plus other recently published titles of interest. by Debra Utacia Krol (Salinan/Esselen).
Galleries
Alaska House in Manhattan brings a blast of Arctic air and art to The Big Apple with its September opening. Also, brief looks at other Native-oriented galleries throughout the continent. By Russ Tall Chief (Osage).
Museums
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh mounts an ambitious exhibition focusing on the work of Santa Clara Pueblo pottery matriarch Margaret Tafoya. Also, notes on other museum exhibitions coast to coast. By Wendy Weston (Diné).
Music
Dr. Darryl Tonemah (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora) mixes the intelligence of folk, the energy of rock and the comfort of country in his engaging music. Plus, brief reviews of Jim Boyd’s Blues to Bluegrass, Points of Origin by Anthony Wakeman & Mr. Soon, and Jimmy Wolf’s Deep Downtown. by J. poet.
Appraisals
A 1996 polychrome jar by Lois Gutierrez de la Cruz (Santa Clara Pueblo) and a Northern Californian twined basket. By Christy Vezolles (Shawnee).
Site Editor
ON THE COVERPotter Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo), seen here working on one of her hand-built bowls in 1955, helped spark the revival of Pueblo Indian culture during her long and illustrious career in the 20th century. But she was only one in a long line of talented artists gracing her family tree (see related story p. 38). Photo by Tyler Dingee, courtesy Palace of the Governors Photo Archives (NMHM/DCA), negative #73447.
2008 September/October Table of Contents
BUY THIS ISSUEON THE COVER
Potter Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo), seen here working on one of her hand-built bowls in 1955, helped spark the revival of Pueblo Indian culture during her long and illustrious career in the 20th century. But she was only one in a long line of talented artists gracing her family tree (see related story p. 38). Photo by Tyler Dingee, courtesy Palace of the Governors Photo Archives (NMHM/DCA), negative #73447.
FEATURES
Feats of Clay: Carved, Etched and Incised Pottery of Santa Clara Pueblo
Our overview of this decorative and innovative form of pottery features a brief history of its development, profiles on five leading artists—Tammy Garcia, Nathan Youngblood, Jennifer Moquino, Grace Medicine Flower and LuAnn Tafoya—and a comprehensive list of others working in this field. By Gussie Fauntleroy.
Generations: It’s a Family Affair
Many Indian families are creating artistic dynasties spanning multiple generations, as with the Reano family of Santo Domingo Pueblo and the Gonzales family of San Ildefonso Pueblo. By Gregory Schaaf (Cherokee).
Santa Fe Indian Market 2007
A photo essay reflects the many diverse aspects of the annual Santa Fe Indian Market. Photos by Kitty Leaken.
Speaking Through Stone: Ancient Voices of Ecuador and Colombia
A largely unknown but stunning body of stone sculpture was produced by the Valdivia people and other Native cultures more than 5,000 years ago in present-day Ecuador and Colombia. By Stacia Lewandowski.
Rosebud Sioux: Lakota People in Transition
A rarely seen collection of 19th-century photos depicting life among the Rosebud Sioux by Swedish photographer John A. Anderson comes to light, and is paired with images of contemporary members of the same families in an illuminating exhibition and book produced by Claes Jacobson. By Debra Utacia Krol (Salinan/Esselen).
Native Scientists
American Indians thriving in science fields bring unique talents and perspectives to their chosen careers, as seen in the lives of Nancy Jackson, Marigold Linton, Dr. Donna Nelson and Rick Stephens. By Laurel M. Sheppard.
DEPARTMENTS
On The Wind
Eel Ground School in Canada uses technology to boost achievement among its young students; Steven Alvarez, renaissance man. Also, other important news in the arts, education, the environment, business, politics, sports, health and other realms of life in Indian Country. By Daniel Gibson.
Happening
The 14th annual Gathering of the Northwest Native Basketweavers Association. Plus details on other special events of Native interest across North America. By Daniel Gibson.
Spirit of the Harvest
A South Dakota Native-owned company, Native American Natural Foods, produces the high-energy Tanka Bar from buffalo meat and cranberries. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.
Collections
Bob and Marsha Bailey’s Santa Fe house features both historic and contemporary works from a wide variety of Native cultures. Story by John Villani. Photos by Kitty Leaken.
History
We continue our Great Chiefs series with a profile on Manuelito, leader of Navajo resistance during the nadir of Navajo life in the 1800s. By Jennifer Nez Denetdale (Diné).
Pathways
We check out a little-known Florida treasure, the Mission San Luis, founded by the Spanish in 1656 and once home to a band of Apalachee Indians. By Margaret Barlow.
Books
Lakota author Joseph Marshall III provides a unique insight into American history in The Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn. We also briefly review The Foundered Mule by Floyd Buddy Lewis (Pima). Plus other recently published titles of interest. by Debra Utacia Krol (Salinan/Esselen).
Galleries
Alaska House in Manhattan brings a blast of Arctic air and art to The Big Apple with its September opening. Also, brief looks at other Native-oriented galleries throughout the continent. By Russ Tall Chief (Osage).
Museums
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh mounts an ambitious exhibition focusing on the work of Santa Clara Pueblo pottery matriarch Margaret Tafoya. Also, notes on other museum exhibitions coast to coast. By Wendy Weston (Diné).
Music
Dr. Darryl Tonemah (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora) mixes the intelligence of folk, the energy of rock and the comfort of country in his engaging music. Plus, brief reviews of Jim Boyd’s Blues to Bluegrass, Points of Origin by Anthony Wakeman & Mr. Soon, and Jimmy Wolf’s Deep Downtown. by J. poet.
Appraisals
A 1996 polychrome jar by Lois Gutierrez de la Cruz (Santa Clara Pueblo) and a Northern Californian twined basket. By Christy Vezolles (Shawnee).