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Today is the last day of the Trail of Tears Art Show. Last chance to see my earspools because they sold! ♥️

Title: Dahwat
Date: 2025
Medium: Hand-Dug Clay
Dimensions: 0.75 x 0.75 x 0.5 in.

These ceramic earspools are formed from hand-dug clay gathered on ancestral Caddo land in so-called Texas, connecting them to both land and history. Before shaping them, I studied archaeological accounts of ancient Caddo earspools, which were worn in a variety of styles and with a variety of etched or embossed designs. Guided by photographs and illustrations of these historic pieces, I created a present-day continuation of Caddo earspool traditions.

After being shaped and allowed to dry, I burnished each earspool with a smooth stone, giving it a polished sheen. I then fired them in an open ground fire. I etched a basket-weave motif, commonly found in ancient Caddo art, onto the surface after the piece was fired.

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#trailoftearsartshow #visitcherokeenation #TOTA26 #earspools #creatingcaddo

All set up at @nativeamericanstudies! Come see me in the lobby. So many folks from all over SC are here! 🪶

#usclancaster #lancastersc #lancastercountysc #seelancaster #redrosefestival

All set up at @nativeamericanstudies! Come see me in the lobby. So many folks from all over SC are here! 🪶

#usclancaster #lancastersc #lancastercountysc #seelancaster #redrosefestival

All set up at @nativeamericanstudies! Come see me in the lobby. So many folks from all over SC are here! 🪶

#usclancaster #lancastersc #lancastercountysc #seelancaster #redrosefestival

All set up at @nativeamericanstudies! Come see me in the lobby. So many folks from all over SC are here! 🪶

#usclancaster #lancastersc #lancastercountysc #seelancaster #redrosefestival

All set up at @nativeamericanstudies! Come see me in the lobby. So many folks from all over SC are here! 🪶

#usclancaster #lancastersc #lancastercountysc #seelancaster #redrosefestival

All set up at @nativeamericanstudies! Come see me in the lobby. So many folks from all over SC are here! 🪶

#usclancaster #lancastersc #lancastercountysc #seelancaster #redrosefestival

All set up at @nativeamericanstudies! Come see me in the lobby. So many folks from all over SC are here! 🪶

#usclancaster #lancastersc #lancastercountysc #seelancaster #redrosefestival

It’s a great day for a market at Fountain Park! All set up at Old Town Market right next to the stage. We’re here until 12:30 pm! ⛲️

📍Fountain Park | 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill
🕘 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

#oldtownrockhill #oldtownmarket #rockhill #rockhillsc #creatingcaddo

It’s a great day for a market at Fountain Park! All set up at Old Town Market right next to the stage. We’re here until 12:30 pm! ⛲️

📍Fountain Park | 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill
🕘 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

#oldtownrockhill #oldtownmarket #rockhill #rockhillsc #creatingcaddo

It’s a great day for a market at Fountain Park! All set up at Old Town Market right next to the stage. We’re here until 12:30 pm! ⛲️

📍Fountain Park | 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill
🕘 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

#oldtownrockhill #oldtownmarket #rockhill #rockhillsc #creatingcaddo

🚨New inventory! 🚨 Tomorrow (at my first market of the year!), I’ll have new earrings as well as all the favorites. Come by and say hey - I’ve missed seeing you all! ⛲️

🛍️ @oldtownmarketsc
📍Fountain Park | 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill
🕘 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

#oldtownrockhill #oldtownmarket #rockhill #rockhillsc #creatingcaddo

🚨New inventory! 🚨 Tomorrow (at my first market of the year!), I’ll have new earrings as well as all the favorites. Come by and say hey - I’ve missed seeing you all! ⛲️

🛍️ @oldtownmarketsc
📍Fountain Park | 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill
🕘 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

#oldtownrockhill #oldtownmarket #rockhill #rockhillsc #creatingcaddo

🚨New inventory! 🚨 Tomorrow (at my first market of the year!), I’ll have new earrings as well as all the favorites. Come by and say hey - I’ve missed seeing you all! ⛲️

🛍️ @oldtownmarketsc
📍Fountain Park | 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill
🕘 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

#oldtownrockhill #oldtownmarket #rockhill #rockhillsc #creatingcaddo

SOLD! I’m ecstatic that I sold my first pair of earspools at the Trail of Tears Art Show! 🎉

@visitcherokeenation

#trailoftearsartshow #visitcherokeenation #TOTA26 #caddonation #creatingcaddo

SOLD! I’m ecstatic that I sold my first pair of earspools at the Trail of Tears Art Show! 🎉

@visitcherokeenation

#trailoftearsartshow #visitcherokeenation #TOTA26 #caddonation #creatingcaddo

Love indigenizing art! Thanks @theartoftomfarris and @catawbaculture for a fun-filled evening talking art. ♥️

#nativeartist #nativeart #supportnativeartists #artist #catawba

My earspools were accepted into the Trail of Tears Art Show!!!

I’m thankful to be included among so many talented Native artists. It’s an honor to be part of a show that uplifts our voices, stories, and traditions! ♥️

@visitcherokeenation

#trailoftearsartshow #visitcherokeenation #TOTA26 #caddoart #creatingcaddo

Excited to get my pieces back from the 9|9 Native South Art Show at @msai.uncp! 💌

#seedpot #uncp #caddo #caddoart #creatingcaddo

Pack my largest order ever with me! ♥️

#smallbusiness #womanowned #smallbusinessowner #nativebusiness #shopsmall

Adding hooks to dangle butterfly earrings 🦋

#beadwork #butterflies #butterflylove #nativeartist #beadedearrings

Watch 74 pieces of beadwork become stud earrings!
#beadwork #beadedearrings #handmade #creatingcaddo

My first order going to Hawaii! 🌈

#madebyhand #everydayjewelry #jewelrymaker #creativelife #beadedearrings