# @virgilortiz on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKpnJL6AX0w
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61701160-virgilortiz-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-08T18:40:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Virgil Ortiz (@virgilortiz) — https://gondola.cc/virgilortiz

## Caption

THANK YOU Hickory Museum of Art!! It feels good to be back with our Hickory fam! Thx for an incredible surprise Clarissa, Kristina, Benji and the entire HMA family!💥🙏🏽 We’re honored to announce the Hickory Museum of Art’s acquisition of Tahu, Leader of the Blind Archers and Ishon, Recon Watchman for its permanent collection.

Tahu embodies the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Pueblo women—and, alongside the time-jumping Recon Watchmen, stands guard over Pueblo culture across generations. These protectors seal off portals, shield our stories, and defend our clay, language, and future.

Thank you to HMA for becoming a steward of this vision. We’re grateful for your commitment to Indigenous futurism and proud to continue building together.🙌🏽👽🙌🏽 #ceramics #sculpture #reels #hickorymuseumofart #nc #northcarolina #hma #indigenous #artist #virgilortiz #MadeInNativeAmerica®️

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## Tags

hma, sculpture, virgilortiz, artist, ceramics, reels, indigenous, hickorymuseumofart, northcarolina, nc, madeinnativeamerica

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