THE PASSING OF ORAL TRADITIONSTwo larger than life permanent outdoor sculptures. The design, a grandmother dressed in traditional Zuni clothes, in conversation with a young boy, symbolizes the passing of oral traditions.This concept is especially important in Zuni because their language is not written down. These sculptures were made with the help of about fifty Zuni Residents including Zuni Entrepreneurial Enterprises (ZEE) Recycling Center clients, staff and community members. |
 The Passing of Oral Traditions |
 Passing Oral Traditions |
 Finishing Touches |
 Grandmother's Face |
 Grandmother's Fancy Scarf (detail) |
 Grandmother's Skirt (detail) |
 Zuni Helpers |
 Zuni Workshop |
 Loom for Weaving |
 Belt Loom |
 Belt Loom |
 Belt Loom |
 Preparing Materials |
 Making Jewelry |
 Grandmother's Armature |
 Grandmother and Holly |
 Boy and Kids |
 Boy's Face |
 Grandmother and Jewelry |
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