Ceramics—hand-built or molded, but never made with a pottery wheel—have been part of indigenous American lives for millennia. Scholars suggest that pottery production was spurred by the need to store and process corn and other crops, but Native ceramics go far beyond the utilitarian. Materials and designs echo local landscapes, both physical and social, and abstract and realistic designs reflect symbols of everyday life and ceremonies. The National Museum of the American Indian’s vast ceramics collections are rich in examples from throughout the hemisphere, stretching across forty centuries. Because of its durability, pottery is sometimes the only evidence of past cultures, while elsewhere pottery-making continues uninterrupted. NMAI’s collections are used by artists researching their own traditions for new and old ideas and by scholars seeking better understanding of the depth and breadth of indigenous American cultures and histories. Twenty assorted 5 x 7” blank notecards (5 each of 4 styles) with envelopes in a decorative box. ISBN 0-7649-3414-7. 0309$14.95 Caddoan Engraved Ceramic Bottle Notecard 1680–1750. 5 x 7” blank notecard with white envelope. 8636$2.50 Nasca-Style Ceramic Jar Notecard 300–600. 5 x 7” blank notecard with white envelope. 8635$2.50 Laguna Ceramic Olla (Water Jar) Notecard 1880–1890. 5 x 7” blank notecard with white envelope. This card is only available in the assortment. 8633 Ceramic Olla (Water Jar) Notecard By Tonita Roybal, 1900–1910. 5 x 7” blank notecard with white envelope. 8634$2.50 All of our pictures enlarge; click on any picture for a closer look. Text & images protected by copyright. Sign Up for Our Monthly E-mail Newsletter Private list, unsubscribe any time. Home | Customer Service Center | Ordering Information