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Juried artist, R. Stuart Carpenter, studied fine art, as well as commercial art in Chicago, Illinois. His early career found him honing his talents at various studios and agencies throughout the Chicagoland area. He now exhibits his artwork in the Valley of the Sun, where he has resided since 1991. Drawing inspiration from early Native American history, tradition and folklore, th artist respectfully illustrates our nation's first celebrated people. These exceptional mided-media, three dimentional works of art are found in many private collections throughout the United States. In this exquisite series, Mr. Carpenter has preserved the proud heritage of Amerca's first people.

Monday, January 28, 2008

Plant of Life


The Tewa priestess, Plant-of-Life, had the authority to perform the grinding of corn into meal. As part of the daily sacrament, she would then sprinkle the fine meal over family possessions, such as animal fetishes, objects believed to have magical powers. This ritual would nourish the family's spirits.

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