Thursday, March 6, 2014

Indian Fair & Market, part 4


On my way out of the Indian Fair & Market, I caught sight of singer Radmilla Cody performing on the Pavilion Stage near the exit.  She writes her own songs and explained how each one developed before she sang it.  What a lovely voice she has.


This woman was making a Native American treat called Piki bread.  It's from the Hopi cuisine, made of blue cornmeal and ash.  The batter is spread out by hand on a hot grilling platform.  It cooks quickly and is then rolled up (again by hand from the hot grill) and served.  I bet she has developed some serious calluses on her finger tips.

These last two photos are of some of the artworks I viewed.  Masks are a popular wall hanging sculptures in many southwestern homes.















There were two or three places selling handmade drums.

But these two things just touch the tip of the iceberg when I comes to what I saw there.  So many extremely talented people all in one place.  It was a treat for the eyes.
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 6, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    It does indeed look like a real treat for the eyes. So much creativity and originality, all in one place!

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMarch 6, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    It is also gratifying that there are often very talented young artists at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market carrying on cultural traditions.

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  3. UnknownMarch 6, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    I'm really fond of ethnic subjects. Great series, Sharon.

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  4. KateMarch 6, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    What would I give for that turquoise jewelry!? I am very fond of those drums, too. Large ones make great end tables.

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  5. glendaMarch 6, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Miss Cody is beautiful as well as talented. Julie and I, while visiting Hopi Mesa on the Hopi reservation were treated to some piki bread. Great experience.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 6, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    I can just imagine Shron.. it's often quite difficult to choose which shots to take from an event like an Indian Market.. you chose well :) it's been a fabulous series of posts.

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  7. CatalystMarch 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Ms. Cody is quite easy on the eyes, too. Great coverage of the event, Sharon.

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  8. RedPatMarch 6, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    A great series, Sharon! Lots of fine work at the market.

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  9. KarlMarch 6, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Great series, I like the mask and especially the drum!

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  10. cieldequimperMarch 6, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Lucky you for having heard Radmilla Cody! Lovely photo of her too!

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  11. JackMarch 6, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    It looks like a treat for the eyes AND a treat for the camera.

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  12. JudyMarch 6, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    These are great. What a fun day!

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  13. William KendallMarch 6, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Miss Cody looks quite striking in particular.

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  14. RandyMarch 6, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    I love that mask.

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  15. KathyMarch 9, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    I would have guessed piki bread had Hawaiian origins! Silly me!

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