[Jewelry making - Article 00652] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry and "Cultural Property"

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    Well the thing I think is to take inspiraton from the First Nations
    or other cultures is absolutely human. I mean we cannot help but be
    influeneced by what we experience. I lived with the Hopi as a small
    child for a very short time, but it was so impactive to my life and
    survival. Of course it affects my art. However, I do not claim to be
    Hopi just influenced by them and greatful to them as a people for
    their help. I too do not as you state copy existing designs in books
    to sell. I cringe when i see these so called Hopi knock offs of
    kachinas and kokopelli. 

    I think it is ok to make my own art and designs and I do so. Two of
    my prints went to this latest US battle in a Hopi pilots cockpit. So
    I think I am doing ok. I am working on some viking pieces so your
    post caught my eye. So remain faithful to yourself and follow your
    instincts. It will all work out in the end. 

Teri
Silver & Cameo Heritage Jewelry
www.corneliusspick.com
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