{"product_id":"woks-of-art-pottery-by-pahponee","title":"Works of Art - Pottery by Pahponee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are museum quality works of art, using the clay and firing methods from Centuries ago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Native clay; \u003cstrong\u003ebison dung fuel for firing in the traditional Potawatami method taught to her by her grandmothe\u003c\/strong\u003er.   Bison dung, she has told me, burns very hot but without spark or ash as other fuels may produce.  The fire burns the patterns into the clay ... in it's own spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI first met Pahponee at one of the National Bison Association conferences in Denver ... probably 2015 or 2016.  She is an absolute delight.  Gracious, concerned and driven to maintain culture and traditions of her ancestors.  It's been a few years since I have seen her, but just one look at her picture and I'm right back in the warmth of her spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these pieces are either 2016 or 2017.  The value of her work since has risen way beyond these prices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFrom Bronze Smith Gallery:  \"\u003cem\u003ePahponee is a self taught Artist who has been working in multiple mediums since 1982.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHer name is given to her through Native American Tradition from the Elders of her Kickapoo Tribe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePahponee is an ancient name from the Algonquin language of the Northeastern Great Lakes and translates into Snow Woman.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePahponee creates vessels in Clay, then selects specific designs which she feels will best translate the spirit of her work, to be molded and produced into Limited Edition Bronze.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer inspiration comes from the natural world and from the history and life ways of her tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBONUS IF YOU ACT QUICKLY:  I have the pictures shown of Pahponee firing pots over the bison dung fire, which she gave me in Denver.  You want one with your pot?  Let me know ... while they are still here.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herd Wear Distribution center","offers":[{"title":"1. Larger\/Taller pot white and rose","offer_id":43253956411505,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.  Flatter pot white and rose","offer_id":43253956444273,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.  Tan\/brown smooth pot - smaller","offer_id":43253956477041,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.  Tan\/brown smooth pot - larger","offer_id":43253956509809,"sku":null,"price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.  Buffalo embellished pot - larger white unglazed","offer_id":43253980659825,"sku":null,"price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6.    Buffalo embellished pot - smaller tan","offer_id":43253980692593,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 and 8   Son Elston's small pots (both pots for one money)","offer_id":43253980725361,"sku":null,"price":57.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1741\/3645\/files\/IMG-4344.heic?v=1779212805","url":"https:\/\/herdwear.net\/products\/woks-of-art-pottery-by-pahponee","provider":"Herd Wear Distribution center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}