Pueblo pottery and tourism

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Question 1

Nampeyo’s distinctive pottery is best characterized by which of the following statements?

A	It shows that authentic American culture looks similar to Greek and Roman art
B	It is a synthesis of Pueblo pottery traditions and Nampeyo’s own artistic innovation
C	It mimics ancient Arapahoe pottery designs that had previously been unknown
D	It relies on modern materials and techniques to create traditional Pueblo pottery

Question 2

Which feature of Nampeyo’s pot indicates the geographic region where she lived?

A	The meticulous application of hatching and cross-hatching
B	The wave-like designs decorating the surface
C	The asymmetrical shape of the pot
D	The distinctive color of the clay

Question 3

What aspect of Nampeyo’s pottery appealed to Euro-Americans’ desire for evidence of an authentic American culture?

A	Its handcrafted production based on Native American traditions
B	Its detailed design that demonstrated innovation and artistic skill
C	Its creation late in Nampeyo’s career when her vision was poor
D	Its practical use as functional cookware

Question 4

The migration pattern decorating this pot is a reference to

A	Abstract designs suggesting Spanish influence
B	Trade routes connecting Pueblo villages and towns
C	Rivers and streams throughout the Southwest
D	Traditional origin stories of the Hopi peoples

Question 5

Which of the following was not an effect of the transcontinental railroad?

A	Collectors had easier access to purchase works by Native American artists
B	Native Americans produced pottery based on Pueblo traditions
C	Commercial centers for tourism developed in the Southwest
D	Broader circulation of Native American art and culture throughout the U.S.

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Key points

In the early 20th century, indigenous artists—including Nampeyo—helped to create a market for their artwork that became a way of managing relationships between native peoples and Anglo Americans.
Nampeyo’s pottery, which built on Hopi-Tewa traditions, appealed to Anglo-American collectors as they sought an authentic Native American culture, partly in response to the rise of mass production in the early twentieth century.
The Pueblo peoples create pottery that draws on traditions passed down through individual families. Pots can be distinguished by the use of local clays and the designs that decorate them.
The Southwest became a popular travel destination in the early 20th century, spurred on by tour companies in partnership with the railroads that had recently expanded into this area.

Go deeper

Learn more about this pot from the National Museum of the American Indian

Who are the Pueblo people? What is the relationship between Tewa and Hopi Indians?

What was the Pueblo Revolt of 1680?

How did the development of the railroads affect Native American cultures in the American West?

How did the rise in tourism impact the work produced by Native American artists?

More to think about

What does it mean when something is considered “authentic?” Discuss how Nampeyo’s story challenges and/or contradicts notions of authenticity when applied to questions of history, identity, or cultural heritage.