Chickasaw Artist Joanna Underwood Blackburn

Jerod Tate

Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate notes that this accomplished Chickasaw potter and sculptor brought her knowledge and artistic eye to the task of designing the Lowak Shoppala’ tattoos. She is the only known Chickasaw to do traditional pottery.

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An Artist's First Art Show

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Chickasaw artist and potter Joanna Underwood Blackburn shares her first art show experience.

A Chickasaw Potter

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Joanna Underwood Blackburn shares some of her family history and reflects back on her early artistic inspirations.

Cultural Center Gift Shop: Artists' Work Displayed

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Joanna Underwood Blackburn shares her excitement about the Chickasaw Cultural Center and gift shop, where her artwork is displayed.

Woodland vs. Mississippian Eras

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Joanna Underwood Blackburn explains the difference between pottery created during the Woodland and Mississippian eras.

Introduction to Pottery

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Joanna Underwood Blackburn discovered her passion for pottery during an introductory class at the University of Oklahoma.