The spiral has many meanings across cultures, but often represents the cycle of life or seasons. For Tonawanda/Seneca artist Linley B. Logan, the spiral has a special connection to food. "For a number of years, I passed out the ceremonial strawberry juice for ceremony in Tonawanda's Longhouse," Linley shares. "Food was passed out in a spiral pattern, a pattern of life-giving forces for us: this is the pattern I followed in passing out ceremonial sustenance."
That spiral appears on Linley's Pattern of Life Bowls, which are embossed with a spiral swirl pattern that is both traditional and contemporary. "The spiral design is inherent in historical beadwork patterns and designs from my home community Tonawanda," says Linley. The swirl pattern is seen throughout nature: in water, wind, fire and smoke, and how we pass out ceremonial foods. This swirl is Indigenous to my DNA." As a contemporary, multi-disciplinary artist, Linley interprets this traditional design in his modern work, fusing heritage with the here-and-now.
Sold as a set of two blue-glazed or two turquoise-glazed bowls, these high-quality ceramic bowls are a beautiful Indigenous addition to your next meal. " I have always wanted to design Indigenous table setting," Linley says. "I am excited to be able to Indigenize your kitchen and dining room—hearts of the home—with authentic Native designs."
Product Details:
- Glazed ceramic
- 6 in diameter x 3 in height / 15.24 cm x 7.62 cm
- Sold in sets of two blue bowls or two turquoise bowls (not available individually or as a mixed set)
- Microwave safe; manufacturer suggests hand-wash only
- Imported
