Hawiyeh-ehi: Painted gourds

You can read Hawiyeh-ehi's brief desciptions of each of the gourds. There are Carved Gourds, Painted Gourds, and Bread Warmers. Click on any small image of a gourd to see a larger image. If you wish to order a gourd, click on the price or go to the Order Form.

Image	Description & Name	Price	Shipping & Insurance
	An example of 19th century Pueblo art, this design reflects the peace and harmony of all living things, especially the four-legged ones who were here first. I call this design ... Acoma Images	$295	$12

	This is an original Hawiyeh-ehi design which reflects the eternal cycle of birth and rebirth of life forces. After a dream I had about a container of shelled corn, I've called this ... Anasazi Seedpot	$195	$12

	The imagery in this design evokes a feeling of the sweep of life, both of soaring spirits and the anchor posts which hold us together, all one human people. The Creator calls us to remember our common bonds, and to live in peace by listening to the ... Ancient Voice	$275	$12

	Dating back to Mound Culture times, the cougar was seen as Lord of the World of Darkness. The intertwined lines represent ties to the underworld. Anomalous Cougar	$165	$12

	Buffalo hunters and skin lodge dwellers, the Blackfeet designed their lodges with personal touches that belonged to the head of the family. This is the Hawiyeh-ehi design for happy living, a two-piece gourd for keepsakes. Blackfoot Tipi	$275	$15

	Chaco Canyon is a treasure in the new field of Archeo-astronomy. Lucy Lewis (1987—1992) was a treasure of inspiration to younger generations of Acoma potters with the beauty and art of traditional methods. This is my tribute to Lucy and to Chaco. Chacoan Lightning	$350	$15

	The Cross was symbolic of the Holy Fire, with the four logs oriented to the four cardinal directions — North, South, East and West. This design would have been used in ceremonies in the Southeast. Cherokee Water Bottle	$175	$15

	Pileated (crested) woodpeckers were etched on gorgets and other objects as far back as Mound Culture times. Southeastern tribes admired the Woodpecker's tenacity and boldness. Crested Woodpeckers	$175	$12

	Painted rawhide containers were the luggage and household carrying cases for High Plains Indians who developed these designs to an enduring art form. This design is from an Oglala purse I saw once of ... Dakota Parfleche	$225	$12

	This stunning, musuem-quality piece is a unique combination of ancient Pueblo symbols, plus the addition of intricate pine needle work at the top. This is an example of the ancient art of pine needle basketry stitching which I call... Deer Tracks in the Snow	$495	$20

	This design honors my Cherokee grandmother, who loved to watch the "bow moon" on warm summer evenings. She was born in an arc of the White River in Arkansas, near the town of ... Des Arc	$295	$12

	Used in many ceremonies in Native American culture,k the eagle was the most admired and respected bird. Its feathers were used on war bonnets, rattles, shields, pipes, baskets and prayer sticks, as well as clothing. Eagle Dancer	$165	$12

	Brightly colored "guided missiles" of the bird world, these shy little creatures fascinate most everyone—another one of Nature's marvels... Hummingbirds	$165	$12

	Have you ever seen the magnificent architecture of a spider's web, especially when highlighted by the morning dew or shadows? One Native American word for spider is "Ikto", and so I've called this... Ikto's Web	$255	$12

	Isleta people have always been successful farmers. This colorful late 19th century motif blends the colors and forces of life to form a unitary circle. I have respectfully named this design... Isleta Homecoming	$275	$12

	This motif is similar to those of early Laguna water jars. The interlocking hearts were used by both Laguna and Acoma artists. I love these old designs, with their exquisite form and balance. This one is a ... Laguna Valentine	$325	$12

	This design is similar to those on a pottery border pattern on bowls excavated at Case Grandes, state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Macaws were bred there and exported to the Pueblos for ceremonial use. Mexican Macaws	$225	$15

	Mimbres art is known the world over for its harmony and structure. Mimbres pottery is among the world's finest, with its classic lines and dimensions. I hope this gourd brings honor to that tradition. Mimbres Star	$275	$12

	A few years ago, I saw a magnificent piece of pottery in a museum shop in Flagstaff by Destra Q. Nampeyo. The form, balance and colors made my spirits soar, so I've called this piece... Nampeyo's Fancy	$255	$12

	The simple elegance of this gourd is meant to bring a feeling of peace and harmony, of being "spiritually-centered". Another way of saying, "Do we really need a 'heaven' in another place when this beautiful world is our home?" Peace and Harmony	$125	$12

	A traditional design, the Pima Devil Claw carries the swirling, opposite forces of life like the Taoist symbol but tied to the Sacred Circle and the four cardinal directions... Pima Devil Claw	$225	$12

	The intricate symmetry of this design, with the spirit break "window" on the back, reflects the long standing need for water in the Southwest. I've respectfully called this design... Pueblo Rain Prayer	$265	$12

	Since Edgar Allan Poe, not too many writer or poets have penned immortal lines about that most common and raucous of birds, the raven. But in February or March across the land, you can hear the call, the... Raven Rendezvous	$265	$12

	Father Sun is a circle, as is his daughter, the Moon. The wind whirls in a circle, and birds build their nests that way for strength and beauty. Ancient people sat in a circle, the ultimate symbol of unity and wisdom. Sacred Circle	$225	$15

	Another original Hawiyeh-ehi design, with Seven steps on each of seven mountains to represent the seven directions: North, South, East and West; Up, Down, and "All Around" (as in an imaginary circle around yourself). Sacred Sevens	$175	$12

	Pueblo pottery served many functions in times past. If an olla were not handy, another storage jar might be used for water or food. I've always liked this simple, elegant, design, called a... Santo Domingo Dough Bowl	$195	$12

	The Cross was symbolic of the Holy Fire, with four symbolic "logs" oriented to the four cardinal directions - North, South, East and West. This symbol has had ceremonial use since prehistoric times. Stylized Cross	$225	$15

	Zia Lake is an imaginary place, but this style and design reflect the grace and beauty of Zia art and artists. When you think of a graceful bird, most think of swans, so I've called this piece... Swans at Zia Lake	$275	$15

	These Mound Culture figures represent cunning, intelligent creatures. Raccoons show up in many Native American myths and legends., French traders named them "Aracouns", from the Algonquian word below ... Trois Arakuns	$165	$12

	In my younger years, one fall day I was driving home to Farmington, New Mexico from Cortez, Colorado. I stopped to watch the sunset. When the colors start to change in the high mesa country, it is breathtaking. This particular day, the sunset colors stayed in my mind. I call this design... Ute Mountain Twilight	$195	$12

	Wild turkeys were etched on Mound Culture gorgets unearthed at Spiro, Oklahoma and Moundville, Alabama, along with the rising sun and intricate border designs. These early artists worked with primitive tools and materials but their art was lively and imaginative. Wild Turkeys	$195	$12

	An original Hawiyeh-ehi design, these stylized figures are the authentic colors of butterflies known as the Oregon Swallowtail, Mourning Cloak, Monarch and Female Diana. I call this design ... Winged Beauties	$275	$15

	I always liked going to the creek in my boyhood, not only to fish but to watch the dragonflies as they darted about. These little creature ride the wind like jet-powered helicopters... Zooming Dragonflies	$195	$12