The Winter 2024 issue of FAAM contains a beautiful photo essay by Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation of Indians, Deer clan) called Spirit of The Corn. Here's just one of the images from the series.
Photography and artistic concept by Negwë:nö'döh (By My Voice), Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation of Indians, Deer clan).
Beadwork outfit created by Go-Gei-Sas (She Moves Something), Karlene Familo (Seneca Nation of Indians, Hawk clan). Materials used to make the purse and blouse with beaded collar and cuffs: black satin, size 8° and 10° glass beads, white corn kernels, annuity cloth, bias tape.
Black skirt with ribbons made by Awëönyë' (Flowers in Full Bloom), Alexia Stevens (Seneca Nation of Indians, Turtle clan).
Black skirt with corn kernels and ribbon made by Karlene Familo. Pucker-toe moccasins by Karlene Familo.
Photographs shot with Sony Alpha 7 IV. Location: Gakwi:yo:h Farms in the Seneca-Cattaraugus Territory.
Model: Gaëndi:yosgeh (In the Beautiful Garden), Morgan Huff (Seneca Nation of Indians, Turtle clan).