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Dr Stan Dlrwctor^jj Now thai plans are underway for oar annual Sumner Show-am)-Sale of Native American art. which regularly features some of the beat living artists in the Eastern Woodlands, it is fitting that we take ft look at the history of Native American art ia the Eastern Woodlands. One thing that immediately becomes apparent from research ia this topic 1s that art ia nothing aew to eastern Native Americana. Thirty centuries before the lime of Christ. Indian people were already making beautiful objects of fate art io the region. One of (he beat and earliest collections of artwodt comes from an Archaic Period archaeological site which is now called "Indian Knoll." in Kentucky. The best examples of art from this site are stone ailatl weights (an atlail is a spear-throwing slick, honked on one end to fit into the notched back-end of a spear shaft. and with a stone weight attached to the dick near the hooked end in order to add speed and force to the throwing of the spear). Some of these at tail weights from the "Indian Knoll" site are made of carved, ground and polished stone (slate, granite and chalcedony lor example), and despite the fad that they also served a function as pan of a spear-throwing tool they are indeed objects of great beauty. They are perfectly symmetrical, polished to a bright finish, and frequently carved and ground with sharp attention to the grain of the stone (so that the gogg of the stone which is left visible on (he carved and ground surface of the ailatl weight becomes a beautiful design in and of itself). Some of these artistic atlail weights are made in the shape of butterflies, while others arc more simple geometric designs (ovals, cubes, crescents) Then; can be bitlc douN that the Indian people who made these atkul weights so lung ago were intentionally being artistic in their work, since a plain river rock or field rock with no decoration whatever would have functioned jost as well as a weight for a spear-thrower. ' Another archaeological site at which particularly fine early examples of eastern Indian art have been found is what is now called "Poverty Point." in Louisiana. Fifteen centuries before Christ, Indian people here were making what are now known as "effigy beads." These "effigy beads" are actually small pieces of stone (red jasper, most commonly) which have been carved, ground and polished into the shape of various animals. Some are identifiable as owls, while at least one looks like a locust and another looks like a clam shell. It is also at "Poverty Point" where we find the earliest human figurines in the Eastern Woodlands, made of clay. But a particularly outstanding artistic feature of the "Poverty Point" site is not a bead or a figurine, but an earthen mound built in the shape of a giant bird with wings outstretched. This mound is almost seventy feel high, more than 700 feet wide at the wing tips, and over 600 feet long It is oriented toward the west, which makes some researchers believe thai it was built to correspond to the daily course which the sun makes across the sky (see for example. Ancient Art of the American Woodland Indians, by D. Brose. J. Brown and D. Penney, 1085). Birds turn out to figure prominently in the hisb iry of an among the eastern Indian nations. We sec them again anil again in various forms and media all thniugh the Woodland Period (which began about 2,000 1,000 B r. and lasted through the fint centuries of European contact) and the Mixxissippian Period (which began about 800-900 A.D., replaced Woodland cultures along ume major rivers, and also lasted in some areas through early European contact). Birds appear an carved stone bowls, pendants and ceramic bowls. Perhaps the most elegant use of the bird farm in Eastern Woodlands art comes during the middle of the Woodland Period in sites associated with what is called the "Hopewell" culture. Although the best known "Hopewell" sites are found in Ohio, there are many related sites with similar artifact types in other places in the Eastern Wtxidlands. "Hopewell" people (actually members of several Indian nations during the period) carried fine art to a very high level, and their repeated use of bird firms suggests thai birds were in some way significant in their lives. Many researchers believe that birds were important symbolic characters which represented man's relationship to the sky world. In any case their bird representations, some made from cut-out sheets of mica and copper, with others made from stone and clay, show us eagles, falcons, ducks, cardinals, ravens and other birds. In the art of Mississippian Indian cultures we see not only birds but also human forms depicted with the wings of birds. In the next segment, we will continue looking into the world of ancient Native American art in the Eastern Wtxidlands. For more information, visit the Native American Resource Center in Old Main Building, on the campus of Pembroke State ( University. Coach's Corner Jif Dr. Km Jwkmtm Accidents happen became we do things or we leave things out ln other words accidents happen by our omissions or commiltiont. What I am trying to say is. "Parents by your "commission by getting your child into a swimming class you might save your child'slife. They have swimming classes here in many of the area's pools There is saying. ' 'to teach a person to swim ist save a life '' There is a ' learning law called. " Primacy " In other words teach them while young as the way a i wig is bent that is die way it will grow." Other learning laws are the law of effect. the law of prestige or accomplishment One of the most saiisfyingaccompiishments is to learn to swim The real knowledge of rwimmmg is to learn thai the water will support you if you learn that it will hold you up if you are horizontal in the water and not vertical. In a vertical position you do not displace enough water to allow it to float you. so you sink. It's that simple. It is best to learn to float on your back with your ears just under the water This gives you balance and the water will hold you up. To get rid of fear practice in real shallow water, not deep water Many kids don 't know the fear of water they will jump into deep water not knowing how to swim. get vertical and sink. Infants must be watched, they just don't know the danger created by being vertical in the water Young people drown too because they take chances. Today's paper tell of the drowning of a young man jumping off a pier on a dare Its so foolish to dare poor swimmers They just don't know importance of being horizontal and not vertical in the water This is a principle of the science of Physics. "Water must be displaced to float any object." Otherwise it sinks. Purnell Swett names Honor Society members PEMBROKE? Puroeil Swett High School students inducted into the Noioal Honor Society includ ed: IOdi ffraderi - Lillian Bonier. Timothy Brooks (ima Chavu. Nikka Chavia, ]a?on Cumminga. Martha Currie. Andaga Locklear, Bridget Locklear. Gmver Locklear. Una Gail Locklear, David Maynor. Serene Oxendine, Jennifer Pickens, Alithe Woodcll; I Ith graders - Alexander Gilmorc. Mono Jones. Cheryl Lockiear, Kristy Locklear, Keltic Sampson and Traccy Samp son. Club president is Nelson Lock lear. rice president is Shannon Chavis secretary is Torse Mobs, re porter is Martha Carrie. treasurer is Graver Locklear and parliamentari an m Mikki Chavis. Advisors are Rota Pearson and Dennis Watts Other members are: 11th grade ? Shellie Brewingion, Shannon Chavis, Tome Jacobs, Christopher Kennedy, Clyde Lock.leer. Vanessa letta Lowery, Odalis Lowry, Charles Oxendine, Christina Oxendine, Tracey C. Sampson. James Smiling. Braadi Warriax. Heath Warriax; - % 12th graders - Iris Collins, William Home, AHsia Hunt, Ramon Jacobs, Brandon LockJear, Jonathan Lock lear, Karen LockJear, Nelson Lock tear. Laronda Locklear, Tomasina LockJear. f*rtn? LocklMft Cfinlon Lowry, Shannon Marshall, Deidra McCants, Phillip Tyler, Mkklous Lowery, Tars Lowry and Chancellor Strickland. SUBSCRIBE TO l| THE INDIAN I JI VOICE TODAY!!! || f Having ^^Prospcct 11 #Problems with Rot^lllt^a I I Sound on Your Prescmx?^^ I Satellite System? 1 Call Us!! ^J?rospect I ym Top of the Line Satellite Road VmRecetvers starting at $1,595 >\ \% (Installed).Payments as low as $39 month. Sale & Vv Repairs We service \\ any brand. WKCAKXT \\ MAUDS SUCH AS \\| ? 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NC. He is a graduate of West Robeson Senior High School and is employed at Stanley Hardware Rebecca Adkins and Trina Adkins. both of Providence Forge. Va., served as matrons ofhooor Bridesmaids were Pamela Clarke of Richmond. Va.. aunt of the bride. Jodi Clarke and Tone Clarke of Richmond. Va, both cousins of the bride. Karen Knighten of Providence Forge. Millicent Hunt of Baltimore. Md.. Lori Freeman of Fairmont, cousin of the groom. Michelle Freeman of Fairmont, sister of the groom, and Cathy Locklear <jf Pembroke, sister of the groom Flower girls were Jessica Canaday of Charles City. Va. and Candace knighten of Providence Forge. All of the flowers were made by the bride Brooke Baoer of Providence Forge served as the book attendant Sean Hunt of Pembroke served as the best man. Ushers were Matthew Adkins of P?ovidHu?rf.a?I? at+tbnde. Tyrone Adkins of Providence Forge, cousin of the bride. Victor Bros of Providence Forge, and James Locklear. Jr. of Pembroke, brother of the groom Groomsmen were Rodney Hunt and Roger Locklear of Pembroke. Andy JacobsofClinton.and Reginald Oxendineof Raleigh Ring bearer was Stephen Low cry of Pembroke. The bride walked down the aisle to Indian flute music which was performed by Schiarra Gray of Maryland Arnette Adkins. aunt of the bride, served as mistress of ceremonies Sydelle Stewart and Norman Jones, uncle of the bride, sang "The Battle Hymn of Love." accompanied by Andrew Adkins on guitar Jones also sang 'I Cross My Heart " Sign language to the Lord ? s Prayer was performed by Brenda Montez while Arnette Adkins sang the words Piano music was performed by Audrey HolmesCounce. A reception was held at the Chickahominy Indian Tribal Center After a honeymoon to New Smyrna Beach. Fla.. the couple will reside in Providence Forge Courtesies: Rebecca Adkins and Betty Locklearhosteda miscellaneous shower in Pembroke on Feb. 19 Trina Adkins and Patricia Robinson hosted a miscellaneous shower in Providence Forge on March 13 Arnette Adkins. Delois Adkins. Judy Berg, and Pam Citfkc iioftcd a miscellaneous -vtr * P??*t*?< Dn?Ct^w. Mm> ?*4? MrnMi.DC.IWni.NN J lfpr*$vd WMl. Total body 'face lifts' If an older stranger with hunched shoulders and a furrowed brow stares back from the mirroi; it may be time for some simple body 'face lifts.' Practice relaxing to counter the effects of stress on your appearance. But don't slouch! There's nothing as youthful as an upright stance and an easy, graceful carriage. And one more tip; since your hands are always in sight, prevent age spots and roughened, old-looking skin with frequent applications of a moisturizer with sunscreen. 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