Language
Within the Native community of Pueblo Potters, most of the language used within the group is their own native language. But within my certain area, the language most used is Tewa. Most of the time, pottery is made within a family setting so the speach is usually informal, but when artists choose to collaborate with other artists, they mostly use more of a formal way of comunication.
Pi' ing- Red clay used to make pottery
Pinch Pot- using your figures to pinch the clay together in order to make it into a vase shaped pottery
Coils- round rolled out clay; Usually placed on top of bowl shaped clay and later smoothened out
Sanding- The action of smoothing out the pottery with sandpaper
Shining- the action of shining up the pot with lard to make it shiny
Carving- meaning carving designs in the pot
Etching- the action of drawing on pottery using a exacto-knife or regular knife
Firing- having to do with placing the pot in a small fire pit or in the oven to harden up
Pinch Pot- using your figures to pinch the clay together in order to make it into a vase shaped pottery
Coils- round rolled out clay; Usually placed on top of bowl shaped clay and later smoothened out
Sanding- The action of smoothing out the pottery with sandpaper
Shining- the action of shining up the pot with lard to make it shiny
Carving- meaning carving designs in the pot
Etching- the action of drawing on pottery using a exacto-knife or regular knife
Firing- having to do with placing the pot in a small fire pit or in the oven to harden up
Basic Symbols
Kokopelli- a flute player, who is known as the spirit of music, but also a trickster, almost like the “Pied Piper”
Bear Paw- Used to symbolize the protector
Avanyu- The water serpent; The one who protects the water
Eagle Feathers- used for many ceremonial purposes
Bear Paw- Used to symbolize the protector
Avanyu- The water serpent; The one who protects the water
Eagle Feathers- used for many ceremonial purposes