Spooooky Tribal Learning

Cherokee Pumpkin

As a special spooky treat for this season, I thought it would be fun to see some autumn and spooky season-related art that has been created by Native artists. Please enjoy the small curation for this season!

Pumpkin by Kayla Marie Miller (Cherokee)
iya is pumpkin in Cherokee. This iya has a Cherokee basket hat on.

Corn Husk Doll by Paige Pettibon (Bitterroot Salish, Black, and White)

Corn Husk Doll by Aiyana Sandia (Pueblo of Jemez)

Moss by Paige Pettibon (Bitterroot Salish, Black, and White)

Pumpkin by Krista Goodluck (Navajo)

Spiderwoman by Paige Pettibon (Bitterroot Salish, Black, and White)

The Dark Mark of Manifest Destiny (After John Gast, American Progress, 1872) by the late Klee Benally – Diné (Navajo)

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