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Catalog Number |
2019.15 |
Object Name |
Vessel |
Description |
Round bowl decorated with a "complicated stamped" design on the entire exterior, created by stamping wet clay with carved wooden paddles. Bernadine George (1944-2016) is a noted Cherokee ceramicist who learned to make pots from her mother and sister-in-law. She is particularly known for helping to revive the stamped pottery tradition in which carved wooden paddles are used to stamp decorative designs on clay as a part of her work with the Cherokee Potters Guild. Designs on her pots were often old designs observed in museums or on sherds in the community, or designs drawn by George, and then carved by her brother or cousin on wooden paddles. The Guild, which was started in 2003, continues to teach, research, and create pottery inspired by archaeological finds and ancient pottery methods. After joining the guild, George spent much time interpreting the Qualla tradition of pottery in her own way, replicating Mississippian-era effigy and "Alexander" pottery, and experimenting with new forms. |
Title |
Complicated Stamped Bowl |
Date |
c. 2003 |
Role of Creator |
Artist |
Creator |
George, Bernadine |
Medium |
ceramic |
Dimensions |
H-6.5 Dia-27 inches |
Credit line |
Gift of Jeff Chapman |
Place of Origin |
US/NC |
Culture |
Cherokee (Eastern Band) |
Subjects |
Archaeology Art Ceramic industries Guilds Pottery Pottery industry Tourist art |
Relation |
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