Heard Museum

The Heard Museum of Phoenix is a showcase for ancient and current Native American history and art with a focus on the tribes of the southwest.  Once again, we were astounded at the craftsmanship and resilience of these peoples.

The Wall is a combination of glass and pottery:  greens to browns to blues.

Commemorative Painting -- can you find some famous folks?

Ancient Pottery

A common theme in all the pottery:  WATER symbols
We saw examples of the pots as 3D maps -- rotate the bowl and then scroll as you go.

Hopi Kachina dolls bring guidance and support 

Dragon Fly is a symbol associated with water, a blessing in the arid southwest.

A Hopi Family Tree with potters & their wares displayed.  Amazing detail.