This is an original and contemporary piece of Iroquois pottery. The decorated rim shows the circle symbolizing a sacred and continuous life cycle of renewal. The earth is part of an infinity (universe) of dynamic, harmonious and prolific order continuously rejuvenation and evolving through life cycles. The spider’s web is symbolic of all things being connected or related to each other. Human beings are only one strand in the web of life. In some native legends a female spider (spider woman) taught the people to weave baskets, clothing and nets, symbolizing strength and durability in the blending or weave, on the back is a very modern, abstract designs, a collage. The woman represents the earth as being female or mother and the blending of the linear with the spherical designs symbolizes the harmonious and prolific order of the laws and forces of nature on earth.

Steven T. Smith

Gah-loon-yah-day

(Standing Sky)

Mohawk Potter