NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY

1. http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm Anasazi pots. http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/southwest.html Reproductions of elbow pipes http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm Reproduction of miniature pot. http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm Hopi bowl. http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/southwest.html NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY

2. CHRONOLOGY OF THE WINDSOR POTTERY TRADITION OF NATIVE AMERICANS IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/chrono.htm

3. PREPARATION OF CLAY Natural clays are made from minute particles that often sunk in a still water after being carried by a stream. It is dried, ground, and impurities are sifted out. Then it is soaked in water. Sometimes a temper is added to help the clay hold-up in rapid changes of temperature. Quality clay is recognized by feel, smell, and occasionally taste. Different areas have different colors and types of clay. ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/prepare.htm

4. KINDS OF TEMPER ADDED TO CLAY TO IMPROVE ITS PASTE http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/temper.htm

5. PREPARATION OF CLAY Natural clays are made from minute particles that often sunk in a still water after being carried by a stream. It is dried, ground, and impurities are sifted out. Then it is soaked in water. Sometimes a temper is added to help the clay hold-up in rapid changes of temperature. Quality clay is recognized by feel, smell, and occasionally taste. Different areas have different colors and types of clay. ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/prepare.htm

6. COIL POTS ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/making.htm

7. PINCH POTS AND SLAB POTS There are many other methods of making pots and many variations on each method. Pinch pot. http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson4.htm Slab pot. http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson4.htm ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques

8. TOOLS USED TO MAKE AND DECORATE NEW ENGLAND NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY Cord Wrapped Paddle Scallop Shell Carved Antler or Wood Modeling Tools Quill Brush Wooden Scraper Wooden or Stone Dentate Tool Finger and Thumbnails Burnishing Stone Net and Textiles Pointed Stick Flake Knife http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/tools.htm

9. FIRING NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY OUTSIDE IN A FIRE PIT • Dig a shallow pit. Choose a day that is not windy. Build a fire in the pit. • Put rocks in the pit. • Set the pottery upside-down, not touching, on the rocks heated. • Hardwood set like a teepee over the pottery. • Put kindling over the hardwood and under the pots. • After an hour and a half let the fire – which is about 1500 degrees – burn down. Cover with wet leaves, leaving a small smoke hole. Allow it to cool for an hour. • Tin sheets protect pottery from smoke and flame. • Tin cans can be used instead of rocks. http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/firing.htm

10. http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson1.htm http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson1.htm http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson1.htm NAVAJO POTTERY • Due to changing wind and water, there is a variety of clay deposits available. • Navajo artist develop a relationship with their pot and try to create balance. The firing of the pot symbolizes water, earth, air, and fire in appropriate proportions.

11. http://www.clayhound.us/sites/cherokee.htm CHEROKEE POTTERY • Old pottery found today if usually in small pieces. The low firing temperatures, unrefined paste, and clay used makes it very brittle and fragile. This advantageous for the Cherokee’s seasonal movements. • Mostly hand-coiled. • Pottery is usually darkly colored, but sometimes red or buff.