This sculptured vessel is an original and contemporary piece of Iroquois pottery. The faces are singing or chanting thanks, recognition and appreciation to the life forces of the creation. The turtle (clan) symbolizes North America or “Turtle Island”. The woodland flower symbolizes life, health, growth and fertility. The “guardian eagle” symbolizes strength; vision and courage, being the most respected or revered birds in Iroquois mythology. The spirals symbolize natural energy as our galaxy was formed in a spiral. The herons are a clan and symbolize patience.

Steven T. Smith

Gah-loon-yah-day

(Standing Sky)

Mohawk Potter