Amanda Swimmer | |
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| Born | Amanda Mabel Sequoyah October 27, 1921 Big Cove, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 2018 (aged 97) Big Cove, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | Eastern Band Cherokee, American |
| Occupation | Potter |
| Title | Beloved Woman |
| Spouse | Luke Swimmer |
| Parent(s) | Molly and Runningwolfe Sequoyah |
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Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer (October 27, 1921 – November 24, 2018) was an Eastern Band Cherokee potter. Swimmer's career focused on coil-built Cherokee pottery, and she worked to determine the name and function of these vessels. She was recognized in North Carolina for her contributions to the state's artistic and mountain heritage, and in 2018 she was named a Beloved Woman by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.[1]
- ^ Fota, Ana (December 6, 2018). "Amanda Swimmer, Potter and Keeper of Cherokee Traditions, Dies at 97". New York Times. Retrieved July 31, 2021.