Tag: Pottery

  • Ancient Egyptian Tombs, Some Full of Pottery and Jewelry, Discovered at Qubbet Al-Hawa

    A research team from Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has announced new discoveries at Qubbet Al-Hawa, a well-known archaeological site in southeast Egypt, near the city of Aswan. The Upper Egyptian site is known for its sprawling necropolis. This latest mission, as reported in Ahram, focused on rock-cut burial shafts and chambers, most notably read more

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  • Traditional African Baskets and Pottery Meet Pop Culture in Donté K. Hayes' Sculptures

    Redolent of African basketry, hairstyles, headwear, and pottery, Donté K. Hayes’ abstract ceramic sculptures may be interpreted as poetic vessels, even though they lack traditional openings. While we easily associate clay pots and round woven forms with ideas related to storage, protection, and even spiritual significance, they also nod to the human head as a read more

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    Traditional African Baskets and Pottery Meet Pop Culture in Donté K. Hayes' Sculptures