Pop Primitivism - General Tiki

J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 4:00 PM How about Native American pop primitivism ? Cigar store Indians might be a stretch since they're not really based on Native American art. But like Tikis they are kitchy carvings representing a "primitive" culture. There's also the Wigwam chain of motels that might qualify.... But maybe a teepee isn't so much art as it is a functional design. Totem poles would be the obvious choice but I don't have any pop culture examples at hand. I'll add it to my list of things to do. :) [ Edited by: JOHN-O 2010-01-13 17:09 ]

How about Native American pop primitivism ?

Cigar store Indians might be a stretch since they're not really based on Native American art.

But like Tikis they are kitchy carvings representing a "primitive" culture.

There's also the Wigwam chain of motels that might qualify....

But maybe a teepee isn't so much art as it is a functional design.

Totem poles would be the obvious choice but I don't have any pop culture examples at hand. I'll add it to my list of things to do. :)

[ Edited by: JOHN-O 2010-01-13 17:09 ]

Post #504227 by JOHN-O on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 4:00 PM