Frybread and Corn Soup

By: Mary Lee Prescott

14x11 inch acrylic. This is a still life of the modern day staples of the people of the longhouse, such as the Oneidas. It has the Indian doll in the background, holding the Three Sisters of corn, beans and squash. The Three Sisters are frequent subjects of Mary Prescott's paintings. A bowl of corn soup is seen in the foreground of the picture. This is considered a delicacy by Oneida people. It is still made by the ancient method for hulling the dry corn with ashes. Frybread, on the other hand, is a modern day invention, coming with the use of white flour provided by various US government agencies, and now provided by commodity programs on the reservations. Today, fry bread and corn soup are common partners in Oneida community meals.

Price: $300.00

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