A polychrome Maricopa dish by Alma Lawrence. She was known for being not only one of the few who made polychrome bowls, but also for her exceptionally paintwork. This one was most likely made in the period fo 1940-50s. Just over 9 by 1.5 inches. SOLD. A small Maricopa bowl signed P Sunn, a grand-daughter of Mabel Sunn, another renowned Maricopa potter and contemporary of Alma. 3.75 by 2.25 inches. $80.
In 1993 Roger Perkins (Sosakete) began to revive the 4000 year old ceramic art of the Mohawk. He studied forms, shards, and designs that dated as far back as 1900 BC. The clay was dug from Mohawk land in Akwesasne and wood fired in an outdoor kiln. The pot on the left features three faces on the rim and has some mica mixed into the clay. 7.5 inches tall and SOLD The middle pot also features three faces, but has no mica in the clay. 6.5 inches tall and SOLD The last pot has three turtles. 8 inches and SOLD.
For details on this Maricopa effigy canteen, please visit our Canteen Gallery under Pottery.
Above is a unique micaceous effigy jar with sgrafitto work, by Rose Naranjo (1917-2004). From Santa Clara, she was married in and lived at Taos pueblo for 26 years - which is why she used micaceous clay. She was the matriarch of one of the most innovative family of potters, now in their 4th generation. 19.5 inches tall. $1800.
At left is a Tohono O’odham vessel by the pottery, basketry artist and scholar-researcher, Ruben Narano. Hohokam-inspired motif. 5.5 by 5.5 inches. $200.
Vicky (Tenorio) Calabaza brought these in a month or so back. Her beautiful cardinal plate is 10.5 inches across and $400. The small bird dish is 7 inches across and 1 inch deep. $200. The olla shape vessel is just over 6 inches across and 4.75 inches tall. $325. (TUCSON)
All by Dina Yepa and her husband Ed. I was SO happy to see her after a 2 year absence due to a serious health scare. She is well and attributes part of the healing to resuming working with Mother Clay.
Two views of a seed jar with the dragonfly pattern. It measures 4.5 by 4.5 inches. $150. A small (2 by 3 inch) bowl. SOLD The bowl with a feather band is 4.5 by 4.5 inches. $150. (TUCSON).
An incised redware bowl from Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan) Pueblo by Tomasita Montoya. (1899-1978) She was was one of the original 7 San Juan potters who revived the art form in the 1930's, a style based upon an earlier San Juan pottery ware called Potsuwi‘i Incised Ware (1450-1500). 7.5 by 6 inches. NOTE: the second image is closer to the actual color. $450. A beautiful San Juan polychrome bow (2 views), purchased in the late 1950s. It measures 4 inches high and 7 inches across. Unsigned so I cannot credit the artist and I’m not comfortable making a guess on this one. SOLD. TUCSON
Alvina Yepa brought beauty into our Tucson shop - before we moved downtown. The motifs include: feathers, clouds and Avanyu - the water serpent. It’s 5 by 4.5 inches and $475.
Jacob T Frye of Tesuque Pueblo made this vessel.. He is a 4th generation artist and potter as well as a Winter 2019 graduate of IAIA and we think he has demonstrated potential and vision. (TUCSON)
Two friendship pots by the Angea family (Tohono O’Odham). Friendship pots represent a social dance called Nawoj Hoh’ah, or round dance. In this dance both O’Odham and outsiders are invited to dance to show unity. First made in the late 1970’s by Rupert Angea, the friendship pots are still being made by members of his family. From left to right; 5.5 by 5.5 $100. The next measures 7 by 7.5 inches. $200. A turtle effigy with the traditional O’odham maze on it’s back 8.5 by 6.5 by 4.5 inches. $160 (TUCSON)
At left is a sgraffito work bowl with feather and cloud motifs by Ed and Dina Yepa of Jemez. 6.75 across and 5 inches high. $180. Two views of a vase by Ed and Dina, with flower and cloud motifs. 5 by 5.5 inches $250 The one at far right has a buff exterior and a red slip slipped interior. Cloud and feather designs. 6 by 2.5 inches. $150. (ALL IN TUCSON)
