Abstract
This paper will present the experiences that I had with two female Elders in the Acoma Pueblo. By working with a traditional Acoma family, I gained an intimate view of the positionality of the family structure, intergenerational teaching, and the Acoma culture. Like my experiences with many Eastern Tribes (my ancestral lineage is with the Powhaton Society), the Acoma culture is a matrilineal society. This paper will include anecdotal narratives along with images of the Pueblo, Sky City, and traditional ceramic forms. I will present the sacredness of the environment through art-making and art-sharing between generations. The two Acoma Elders are mentors to younger familial, tribal members, and off-Rez visitors by sharing their knowledge and wisdom with the younger generations and the society.
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Recommended Citation
Willis, Steve
(2024)
"Intergenerational Art: A Cultural Perspective,"
International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education: Vol. 7, Article 7.
Available at:
https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/ijllae/vol7/iss1/7