Color doesn't mean a thing

[Kiwehnzii]

I talked about this in another thread. I make stuff to sell at powwows. Gas money.
Anyways, a lot of folks were saying that color doesn't matter as long as there is a cultural aspect to everything. Well.... I took this to heart and tried to include the people who have little or no Native blood in them.
I made cute little tipi creepers and for the most part - they sell well. But......... nobody wants one of this type. I mean nobody!


Here's the 2 styles I make. Which one would you buy? Be honest. I think maybe the one guy is entering the tipi from the wrong side. Maybe that's why.

I am trying NOT to be racist and by including other nationalities I feel I am giving honor to them.

But.... it's hurting my sales. Whaddya all think?

[APACHEFIRE]

to be honest, if i bought one i would pick the bottom one. color in this sense does make a difference to me.

[Kiwehnzii]

Thanks for responding.

[between2worlds]

*grin* I'd get one of each - maybe special order two more - one with ivory skin and slanted eyes and one with bushy black braids and very dark brown skin.

[superndngyrl]

Those are funny!

I think when it comes to selling native art, people always want the stereotype.

[Eagle Plumes]

I like those, I think they are cute! I always wondered if they had a native version of the lady bending over and perhaps a naughty native guy giving her a lil pat on da fanny!

[crazywolf]

Hey niji,

I gotta admit I got a giggle outta that first one there, but honestly I probably would not buy either one. I would be afraid those guys would scare off my ceramic yard gnomes.

[Joe's Dad]

I think they're missing little painted ponies.

[*Brown Eyed Gurl*]

I dont have anything in my yard except other ppls cat shyt but if i was to buy/pick one, id pick the brown dood

[WocusWoman]

I think they are both creepy, but I would choose the bottom one over the other, because that IS what my family looks like.

[badmaninc]

I think they're missing little painted ponies.

Dude, is that what its called now.

[Singing Otter]

[middle of the sky]

Dude, is that what its called now.

and theyre little? like shetlands..ride the shetland

[Singing Otter]

and theyre little? like shetlands..ride the shetland

That is so wrong.

[APACHEFIRE]

HEY i liked the darker guy. but ad the ponies and i could hide a whole lotta beer cans up here in 'redneckland'. now,ya'll be nice.