As a Caddo person with a true love of my tribal family and my heritage, I have a perspective of Caddo art that is a personal one and by no means reflects that of any majority group, tribal or non-tribal. I feel fortunate to have had some unique, personal experiences in relation to the art of my ancestors, and I am honored and obligated to share these experiences.
First, I want to address how to define Caddo art. What makes a work of art distinctly Caddo? The answer largely depends on who is …