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Posted 9 years ago
ho2cultcha
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another piece i found in Mexico a few wks ago. he's got loads of character and his design appears to be based on native american designs. hopefully he'll be in perfect condition when he arrives in the mail on monday, along with a bunch of others. i had tried to bring some of these pieces back in my suitcase - big mistake!
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He's a fab piece of Tonala.
It's traditional Ameyaltepec pottery, from the state of Guerrero. Not related to either Native American, or Tonala, pottery
Thank you CanyonRoad. i didn't know about Ameyaltepec pottery. but since it has been made by people from the Americas since pre-colombian times, it is native american from my point of view.
thanks racer!
Legally, however, under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, the terms "Indian" and "Native American" can apply only to federally-recognized U.S. tribes. It isn't a matter of opinion or point of view.
If offered for sale, it would be a federal offense to sell something made in Mexico as "Indian" or "Native American," and the seller would face a fine of up to $200,000 (and more for businesses.)
I know you're not offering it for sale here, but it's important to keep in mind that the terms Indian and Native American have a legal definition.
whether it's legal or not, we are talking about the same people.
Just be aware that you can't lump all indigenous peoples under one label. Some object very strongly to the term "Native American," some want to be known as "American Indians." But most would probably prefer the name they call themselves in their own language.
If speaking of Native American Indian groups, the official tribal name recognized by the U.S. government can be used. If it is a group from another country, the tribal or cultural name is preferable, and if their art work is offered for sale, the name of the country of origin must be given under the law. You, of course, are free to use whatever term you feel like, as long as you aren't selling something.
They are so beautiful!
CanyonRoad - the only label i'm using here is the same one you are - indigenous people. I worked and lived with Native Americans from across the americas for 11 years, and i know many from below the border who object very strongly when excluded from the 'Native American' label. I have never met anyone who objects strongly to the label 'Native American' [only a very little bit].
thanks Virginia.vintage.