Pottery: Drawn to Chickasaw History

Joanna Underwood Blackburn

Joanna Underwood Blackburn was introduced to pottery as a college student at the University of Oklahoma. It was here that she became intrigued by the idea of researching ancient Chickasaw pottery and designs, and discusses her passion for incorporating Southeastern tribes' design into her artwork.

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