Research: Chickasaw Pottery, Ancient Designs

Joanna Underwood Blackburn

Chickasaw artist and potter Joanna Underwood Blackburn reflects on how she researched traditional Chickasaw pottery and ancient designs, materials and techniques.

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Reviving Southeastern Pottery Design

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Joanna Underwood Blackburn describes her visit to the Tupelo, Mississippi, archaeological site where Chickasaw pottery was being excavated.

Pottery: The Butterfly Design

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Joanna Underwood Blackburn shares one of her pots with a butterfly design.

Rising Chickasaw Artists: Contemporary Artists Using Ancient Designs

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