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The Catawba Indian community has specialized in hand-built pottery for over four millennia, with one Catawba jar having been permanently placed in the White House Library. <ref name=":1" /> Over time this tradition has evolved to meet the needs of the Catawba community, therefore rendering it as a type of visual history of the nation's economic and social experiences. <ref name=":1" /> With the onset of The Great Depression, Catawba pottery suffered greatly due to the demand of cheaper, tourist-friendly goods. <ref name=":2" /> While this trend continued into the 1960's, Harris refused to compromise the level of her work, and eventually helped to usher in the revival of Catawba pottery that took place in the 1970's.<ref name=":2" /> By using a squeeze mold, Harris was specifically responsible for the resurgence of the pipe-making tradition within Catawba pottery.<ref name=":2" /> This also allowed her to introduce new shapes into the tradition, therefore allowing her to create new versions of classic pieces such as the snake pot, long-necked pitcher and wedding jug.<ref name=":2" /> For her entire life she lived in the Catawba community in South Carolina, perfecting her art and training future artisans as well.<ref name=":1" /> Harris continued her work even as she approached the age of 90 and persisted in her creation of new and innovative techniques which served to ensure the future of the tradition.<ref name=":2" /> |
The Catawba Indian community has specialized in hand-built pottery for over four millennia, with one Catawba jar having been permanently placed in the White House Library. <ref name=":1" /> Over time this tradition has evolved to meet the needs of the Catawba community, therefore rendering it as a type of visual history of the nation's economic and social experiences. <ref name=":1" /> With the onset of The Great Depression, Catawba pottery suffered greatly due to the demand of cheaper, tourist-friendly goods. <ref name=":2" /> While this trend continued into the 1960's, Harris refused to compromise the level of her work, and eventually helped to usher in the revival of Catawba pottery that took place in the 1970's.<ref name=":2" /> By using a squeeze mold, Harris was specifically responsible for the resurgence of the pipe-making tradition within Catawba pottery.<ref name=":2" /> This also allowed her to introduce new shapes into the tradition, therefore allowing her to create new versions of classic pieces such as the snake pot, long-necked pitcher and wedding jug.<ref name=":2" /> For her entire life she lived in the Catawba community in South Carolina, perfecting her art and training future artisans as well.<ref name=":1" /> Harris continued her work even as she approached the age of 90 and persisted in her creation of new and innovative techniques which served to ensure the future of the tradition.<ref name=":2" /> |
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<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|title=Glimpses of a Nearby Nation|journal=Southern Cultures|volume=14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=American Folk Art : a regional reference|last=Congdon|first=Kristin|publisher=ABC-CLIO|year=2012|isbn=|location=Santa Barbara|pages=pp. 198–200|quote=|via=}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/georgia-harris|title=Georgia Harris- Nea National Heritage Fellowships|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=By her hand|journal=Native South|volume=2}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mastersoftraditionalarts.org/artists/130?selected_facets=tradition_exact:Potter|title=Georgia Harris|last=|first=|date=|website |
<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last=Harris|first=Lorene|last2=Blumer|first2=Thomas|last3=Riggs|first3=Brett|year=2008|title=Glimpses of a Nearby Nation|url=|journal=Southern Cultures|volume=14.4|pages=|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=American Folk Art : a regional reference|last=Congdon|first=Kristin|publisher=ABC-CLIO|year=2012|isbn=|location=Santa Barbara|pages=pp. 198–200|quote=|via=}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/georgia-harris|title=Georgia Harris- Nea National Heritage Fellowships|last=|first=|date=|website=National Endowment for the Arts|publisher=NEA|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=By her hand|journal=Native South|volume=2}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mastersoftraditionalarts.org/artists/130?selected_facets=tradition_exact:Potter|title=Georgia Harris|last=|first=|date=|website=Masters of Traditional Arts|publisher=|access-date=November 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Riggs|first=Brett|year=2010|title=Temporal Trends in Native Ceramic Traditions of the Lower Catawba River Valley|url=|journal=Southeastern Archaeology|volume=29.1|pages=31-43|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Watson|first=Harry|year=2008|title=Front Porch|url=|journal=Southern Cultures|volume=14.4|pages=1-5|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://go.libproxy.wakehealth.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/280523759?accountid=14868|title=New Catawba Potters Keep Tradition Alive|last=Blumer|first=Thomas|date=1999|work=|newspaper=The Herald|access-date=November 17, 2016|via=}}</ref>{{Draft article}} |
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Georgia Harris | |
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| Born | July 29, 1905 Lancaster County, South Carolina |
| Died | Jan 30, 1997 |
| Nationality | Catawba tribe |
| Occupation | Artisan |
| Honours | National Heritage Fellow |
Georgia Harris(July 29, 1905 - January 30, 1997) was a member of the Catawba Tribe in South Carolina. Harris was known for preserving forms of traditional Catawba pottery. Although ranging centuries, the earliest records of the Catawba pottery tradition that have been obtained date back to 1702.[1] It was this rich history that Harris was responsible for preserving, including during a time period that ranged from the 1930's to the 1960's, when the tradition suffered due to demand.[1] Beginning when she was 9 years old Harris took a keen interest in pottery, learning from both her mother and grandmother.[1] As time past, Harris found herself especially captivated by the pipe-making tradition.[1] A teacher to many apprentices, Harris's legacy in Catawba pottery continues past her death.[1]
Significance to Catawba Tradition
The Catawba Indian community has specialized in hand-built pottery for over four millennia, with one Catawba jar having been permanently placed in the White House Library. [2] Over time this tradition has evolved to meet the needs of the Catawba community, therefore rendering it as a type of visual history of the nation's economic and social experiences. [2] With the onset of The Great Depression, Catawba pottery suffered greatly due to the demand of cheaper, tourist-friendly goods. [3] While this trend continued into the 1960's, Harris refused to compromise the level of her work, and eventually helped to usher in the revival of Catawba pottery that took place in the 1970's.[3] By using a squeeze mold, Harris was specifically responsible for the resurgence of the pipe-making tradition within Catawba pottery.[3] This also allowed her to introduce new shapes into the tradition, therefore allowing her to create new versions of classic pieces such as the snake pot, long-necked pitcher and wedding jug.[3] For her entire life she lived in the Catawba community in South Carolina, perfecting her art and training future artisans as well.[2] Harris continued her work even as she approached the age of 90 and persisted in her creation of new and innovative techniques which served to ensure the future of the tradition.[3]
- ^ a b c d e f "Georgia Harris- Nea National Heritage Fellowships". National Endowment for the Arts. NEA.
- ^ a b c d Harris, Lorene; Blumer, Thomas; Riggs, Brett (2008). "Glimpses of a Nearby Nation". Southern Cultures. 14.4.
- ^ a b c d e f "Georgia Harris". Masters of Traditional Arts. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ Congdon, Kristin (2012). American Folk Art : a regional reference. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. pp. pp. 198–200.
{{cite book}}:|pages=has extra text (help) - ^ "By her hand". Native South. 2.
- ^ Riggs, Brett (2010). "Temporal Trends in Native Ceramic Traditions of the Lower Catawba River Valley". Southeastern Archaeology. 29.1: 31–43.
- ^ Watson, Harry (2008). "Front Porch". Southern Cultures. 14.4: 1–5.
- ^ Blumer, Thomas (1999). "New Catawba Potters Keep Tradition Alive". The Herald. Retrieved November 17, 2016.