John Kille wrote:
>
> I am an American Studies PhD student at the University of Maryland
> presently compiling a list of sources for a bibliography of African
> American traditional potters from late 17th century to late 19th century.
> I would greatly appreciate any information or feedback on this subject,
> i.e. finding tools, sources, collections, past or present archaeology
> projects, etc.
 
Two questions:
 
What do you mean by "traditional?" And are you including the West Indies
 
Would you include wheel-made ceramics fired in a traditional
English-style kiln made by AAAfrican descendants in a variety of
European, African and creole "traditional" styles? If so, I can direct
you to Jerry Handler's dissertation and some articles on the Chalky
Mount potters of Barbados.
 
Roderick Ebanks of Jamaica National Heritage Trust has written about the
pottery of the late Ma Lou Jones in Jamaica.
 
And, I am hoping to convince a classmate of yours to look into some
traditional coal pot makers, perhaps in St. Vincent or St. Lucia.
 
If you want more details, please contact me back-channel.
 
Dan