#Zuni" can refer to the Zuni people, a Native American Pueblo tribe living primarily in western New Mexico and eastern Arizona on the Zuni

The Zuni (Zuni: A:shiwi; formerly spelled Zuñi) are Native American #Pueblo peoples native to the Zuni River valley. The Zuni people today are federally recognized as the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico, and most live in the Pueblo of Zuni on the #Zuni River, a tributary of the Little Colorado River, in weste

My better half’s #birthdaypresent just arrived in the mail. (Phew! I thought it might not make it in time.)

It’s a #Zuni (#NativeAmerican) #turquoise #brooch.

A beautiful Water Jar (Olla) reveals the rich narrative of Zuni culture, merging functionality with artistry. Its Rainbird motif symbolizes the life-giving power of water, connecting communities. How does this blend of utility and beauty resonate with you?
#ClevelandArt #Zuni #Ceramics #ArtAndCulture
https://clevelandart.org/art/1937.898

Plundering and polluting for profit regardless of the human, social & environmental consequences.

#OakFlat is a sacred place to the Western #Apache, #Yavapai, #O’odham, #Hopi, and #Zuni. It is a place where rituals are performed, and resources are gathered; its loss would be an indescribable hardship to those peoples.”

https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/05/12/from-oak-flat-to-ukraine-trumps-feverish-lust-for-green-energy-resources/

#BHP (aka Bloody Huge Polluter) #RioTinto (aka Rio Stinko)
#Capitalism

“It’s a really great learning experience to actually visualize these prayers, to put prayer into art and into a literal map. Culturally, it allows us to reconnect to our past.” #zuni artists create maps based on memories, ceremonies, songs, and a deep relationship to land. They counter western notions of place and geography and challenge the arbitrary borders imposed on their world.

https://emergencemagazine.org/story/counter-mapping/

(from the archive, 12.12.2019)

#zuniart #zunimaps #maps #modermapsdonthaveamemory

The slate of tours available in Zuni are more immersive than Acoma or Taos, from half day to 2-day tours to numerous sites, including 6 of the 7 "Cities of Cibola." #NewMexico #travel #tours #NativeAmerican #culture #history #heritage #Zuni #Ashiwi

Paiyatuma and the Maidens of the Corn is a legend of the Zuni nation of the Pueblo peoples of the Southwest of the modern-day USA. #History #Zuni #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/2-2642-en/

The Zuni Olla Maidens are all part of the same family, passing the pots from one generation to the next. They perform while balancing pots, called olla, on their heads. The dance honors their female ancestors, who used similar vessels to carry water. #NewMexico #heritage #culture #Ashiwi #Zuni

Zuni Olla Maidens – Pottery Da...

What the #BearsEars monument means to a #NativeAmerican

Jim Enote, a member of the #Zuni tribe, describes his people's deep connection to a contested place—their ancestral homeland.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/bears-ears-monument-native-americans-photography
#ProtectBearsEars #ProtectTheSacred #BearsEarsMonument

A few more photos from last week in Zuni Pueblo. Shaun took me to Badger Springs to get photos of some of the petroglyphs. There's a rock tower on the way to the petroglyph site. #NativeAmerican #Zuni #Ashiwi #NewMexico #tours #daytrip #travel #weekendgetaway #roadtrip #culture #history

Zuni (Zuni: A:shiwi; formerly spelled Zuñi) are Native American Pueblo peoples native to the Zuni River valley. The #Zuni people today are federally recognized as the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico, and most live in the Pueblo of Zuni on the Zuni River, a tributary of

Zuni (Zuni: A:shiwi; formerly spelled #Zuñi) are Native American Pueblo peoples native to the Zuni River valley. The Zuni people today are federally recognized as the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico, and most live in the Pueblo of Zuni on the Zuni River, a tributary of

Zuni (#Zuni: A:shiwi; formerly spelled Zuñi) are Native American Pueblo peoples native to the Zuni River valley. The Zuni people today are federally recognized as the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico, and most live in the Pueblo of Zuni on the Zuni River, a tributary of

When your grandparents feed you weird foods... Kenny Bowekaty is one of the tour guides in Zuni. He and Shaun Latone are the most likely if you are doing archaeology or history tours. #Zuni #Ashiwi #NativeAmerican #NewMexico

Locust Snacks

Traditionally, #Zuni women made pottery for storing food and water. They used symbols of their clans for designs. Clay for the pottery is sourced locally. Prior to its extraction, the women give thanks to the Earth Mother (Awidelin Tsitda) according to ritual. The clay is ground,

Traditionally, #Zuni women made pottery for storing food and water. They used symbols of their clans for designs. Clay for the pottery is sourced locally. Prior to its extraction, the women give thanks to the Earth Mother (Awidelin Tsitda) according to ritual. The clay is ground,

The Wondrous Bread of the Pueblo Nations - https://www.eater.com/2019/1/23/18183970/zuni-bread-pueblos-new-mexico

#foodie #baking #bread #recipe #recipes #NativeAmerican #Zuni #Ashiwi #NewMexico

Cliff structures built by the ancestors of Zuni Pueblo...near Ramah.

#firstnations #indigenous #archaeology #ZuniPueblo #Zuni #roadtrip #NativeAmerican #Ashiwi #history #heritage #tradition #culture #daytrip

Discover the Zuni's "Water Jar (Olla) with Rainbird" at #ClevelandMuseumofArt. This ceramic masterpiece blends utility with intricate artistry, revealing a peek into cultural symbolism. Does art elevate even the simplest daily activities? #ClevelandArt #Zuni #IndigenousArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1937.898