Record #:

35114

Author(s):

Harrington, M.R.

Abstract:

This was M.R. Harrington’s account of the discovery of Iroquois pottery surviving among the Eastern Cherokee, uncovered during his 1908-1909 expedition. Focused upon were the three principle forms of pottery characteristic of the Eastern Cherokee. Also discussed were three Eastern Cherokee women playing an active role in keeping the tradition alive, its production process, and similarities between Eastern Cherokee and New York Iroquois pottery.

Source:

North Carolina Archaeology (NoCar E 78 S55 S6), Vol. 51 Issue , Oct 2002, p55-67

Subject(s):

Pottery--North Carolina; Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Qualla Arts and Crafts Museum (Qualla); Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians