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Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 17:00
Pots are set in the sun to dry before adding necks and rims_image #15.jpg

Pots are set in the sun to dry before adding necks and rims_image #15

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
A polishing stone and water are used to smooth the surface before the pot is set to partially dry in the sun_image #14.jpg

A polishing stone and water are used to smooth the surface before the pot is set to partially dry in the sun_image #14

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Coils are pressed into the walls_image #12.jpg

Coils are pressed into the walls_image #12

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Coils are then added to the walls to build up the pot_image #11.jpg

Coils are then added to the walls to build up the pot_image #11

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Ashes are used between the clay and the pot so that it can be separated_image #9.jpg

Ashes are used between the clay and the pot so that it can be separated_image #9

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
The flat disc is placed on a pot to form the bottom of the new pot_image #8.jpg

The flat disc is placed on a pot to form the bottom of the new pot_image #8

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
The ball gets flattened into a disc_image #7.jpg

The ball gets flattened into a disc_image #7

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
A ball of clay will become the base for one pot_image #6.jpg

A ball of clay will become the base for one pot_image #6

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Rupert kneads the clay together_image #5.jpg

Rupert kneads the clay together_image #5

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Volcanic sand is also gathered and screened for use in making the pots_image #3.jpg

Volcanic sand is also gathered and screened for use in making the pots_image #3

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.