SHARING SISTERS (RBP.SS)

In Indian Territory (Eastern Oklahoma) most families were mixed bloods and most were farmers. The work in the fields was often shared by neighbors...the work was necessary for survival and very hard BUT it was also almost a social opportunity for the families. Corn was the most important crops for these families...for their own consumption and for their livestock. These two women are sharing the work of preparing to make hominy -- the corn has been gathered and shelled and now they are using the hominy basket to strain the corn in the cleaning process...it must be washed several times.

6" x 10" image Limited Edition Print