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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY
by
Marie Juanico
Marie S. Juanico is
from the Acoma Yellow Corn Clan and has been an
active potter since 1963. She was taught by her
mother, Delores Aragon, and in turn, Marie taught
the art of traditional pottery to her daughter,
Delores Aragon. Marie has won many awards at the
Santa Fe Indian Market, the New Mexico state Fair
and the Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial which is held
in Gallup, New Mexico. Her favorite designs are
Mimbres animals, parrots, rainbows and snowflakes.
She exhibits at the Indian Crafts Shop, US
Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C., and at
some very fine galleries in Albuquerque and Santa
Fe. Her work is included in Dr. Gregory Schaaf's
book, Southern Pueblo Pottery.
This is an
exquisite piece and a great value. It is perfectly
shaped with thin walls and rich colors. Marie signs
her work as M.S. Juanico, Acoma Sky City, NM.
9"
Tall, 9 1/2" Wide
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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY
by
Wilfred Garcia Jr.
Wilfred
Garcia, Jr., is a full blooded Native American
Indian. He was born in 1954 into the Acoma Pueblo.
He was inspired to learn the art of working with
clay from his mother-in-law, the late Stella Shutiva.
She taught him all the fundamentals of working with
clay and using the ancient traditional methods that
have been passed down from generation to generation.
Wilfred was very artistically inclined as a young
boy and thus sparked his interest in pursuing a
career as a pottery artisan.
Wilfred has
established himself as a fine contemporary pottery
artisan. He gathers clumps of natural clays from
within the Acoma Pueblo. He breaks down the clumps
into a fine powder form which he hand mixes with
sand and water to temper the clay. Then, he rolls
his moist clay into snake like coils and begins
building his pottery into the desired shape. He
creates many shapes of pottery vessels such as:
seedpots, vases, and Mesa Verde motif vases with
ladders. Once his vessels are built he sets them out
to dry. Once his formed pottery vessels are dry he
sands them down for a smooth finish. Finally,
Wilfred fires his pottery in a kiln. He signs his
pottery as: WGarcia, Acoma. Wilfred states: “Making
pottery for over 12 years has given me joy and love
for my art. I take my time with every piece that I
construct so that each piece is special”. He is
related to: Jackie Histia-Shutiva (sister-in-law)
and Sandra Garcia (spouse).
13 3/4"
Tall to the tip of the ladder, 11 1/4" to the tip of
the pot, 7 1/2" Wide
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ACOMA
PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY
by Sandra Victorino
Sandra Victorino is a full blooded Native American
Indian born into the Pueblo of the Acoma in 1958. She was inspired to
learn the art of hand coiling pottery from admiring her famous Aunt,
Dorothy Torivio, who is one of Acoma ’s finest potter’s still alive
today. Sandra strongly believes that traditional ways must be kept alive
to continue the long lived legacy of her people.
Sandra gathers the clay from within the sacred grounds
in Acoma . She was taught how to sift clay, hand coil pottery, paint
with a yucca plant, and fire pottery. Sandra specializes in hand coiled
pottery with spiral designs like the step to step, checker board,
snowflake, half snowflake, and fine line designs. She will also paint
Kokopelli on her pottery from time to time. Sandra signs her pottery as:
Sandra Victorino, Acoma , NM.
This incredible
piece features beautiful polychrome painted designs with
perfect shape and very thin walls. It is signed Sandra Victorino, Acoma, NM.
5 1/2" Tall,
5 1/2" Wide
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ACOMA
PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY
by Paula Estevan
Paula Estevan was born in 1967 and has been making pottery since
1986. She has over 20 years experience and her work exhibits a very high
degree of accomplishment. She is the daughter of Patsy Mike and the
sister of Marcia Estevan. She is a self-taught potter. Paula’s work is
included in “Southern Pueblo Pottery: 2000 Artist Biographies” by
Gregory Schaaf and “Pueblo and Navajo Contemporary Pottery” by Berger &
Schiffer.
This vase features a beautiful new design from Paula with
alternating columns of fine line and solid black triangles. It has very
thin walls and great shape. A wonderful example of Acoma pottery made in
the traditional methods. Signed P. Estevan, Acoma, NM.
8" tall , 5" wide
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ACOMA
PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY
by Sandra Victorino
Sandra Victorino is a full blooded Native American
Indian born into the Pueblo of the Acoma in 1958. She was inspired to
learn the art of hand coiling pottery from admiring her famous Aunt,
Dorothy Torivio, who is one of Acoma ’s finest potter’s still alive
today. Sandra strongly believes that traditional ways must be kept alive
to continue the long lived legacy of her people.
Sandra gathers the clay from within the sacred grounds
in Acoma . She was taught how to sift clay, hand coil pottery, paint
with a yucca plant, and fire pottery. Sandra specializes in hand coiled
pottery with spiral designs like the step to step, checker board,
snowflake, half snowflake, and fine line designs. She will also paint
Kokopelli on her pottery from time to time. Sandra signs her pottery as:
Sandra Victorino, Acoma , NM.
This incredible
piece features an eye dazzling swirl pattern with
great shape and thin walls. It is signed Sandra Victorino, Acoma, NM.
6"
Tall, 6 3/4" Wide
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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY
by
Robert & Melody Patricio
Robert Patricio is a
full blooded Native American Indian who was born into the Acoma Pueblo.
He was given the Indian name of “Bear” when he was born on June 10,
1976. He learned the traditional methods of hand coiling pottery when he
was eight years old by observing his friends and relatives work on their
pottery while living in the Acoma Pueblo. His family members taught him
the long lived traditional methods of constructing beautiful clay art
using the ancient methods of his ancestors.
He specializes in
traditional hand coiled and hand painted pottery. He gathers his clays,
slips, and natural vegetation to begin constructing his masterpieces.
Robert cleans his own clay for impurities, hand mixes with water and
begins constructing pottery vessels from snake like coils. Robert sets
his vessels out to dry and once dried he sands his pottery for a smooth
finish so that he can begin hand painting his designs. While his pottery
is waiting to dry he boils all the natural vegetation together and
creates his natural colors from natural plants such as spinach plant and
various flowers. The designs on his pottery are re-created from old
ancient pottery shards found within the Acoma Pueblo that his ancestors
once painted hundreds of years ago. His designs include geometric,
fertility, Tularosa swirls, and kiva step patterns. When the painting is
complete he finishes his masterpieces by firing his pottery outdoors,
the traditional way that he was taught. This piece is signed R&M
Patricio as it is a collaboration between Robert and his wife, Melody.
This piece
showcases Robert's incredible talent with a unique
design.
8 3/4"
Tall, 10 3/8" Wide
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ACOMA
PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY
by Sandra Victorino
Sandra Victorino is a full blooded Native American
Indian born into the Pueblo of the Acoma in 1958. She was inspired to
learn the art of hand coiling pottery from admiring her famous Aunt,
Dorothy Torivio, who is one of Acoma ’s finest potter’s still alive
today. Sandra strongly believes that traditional ways must be kept alive
to continue the long lived legacy of her people.
Sandra gathers the clay from within the sacred grounds
in Acoma . She was taught how to sift clay, hand coil pottery, paint
with a yucca plant, and fire pottery. Sandra specializes in hand coiled
pottery with spiral designs like the step to step, checker board,
snowflake, half snowflake, and fine line designs. She will also paint
Kokopelli on her pottery from time to time. Sandra signs her pottery as:
Sandra Victorino, Acoma , NM.
This incredible
polychrome piece features a blend of fine line and eye
dazzler geometrics with perfect shape. It is signed Sandra Victorino, Acoma, NM.
5 1/4"
Tall, 8 1/2" Wide
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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND
COILED POTTERY
by
Westly Begaye
Westly was born into the
Navajo Nation in 1965. He was taught by his long time companion, Marie
Francis Vallo, an Acoma potter who is the mother of Leland, Kim and
Thomas Vallo. Westly's work is a fusing of Navajo and Acoma traditions.
He has developed his own unique style, giving his pots an amazing
contemporary flare. He is well know for his beautiful parrot, flute
player and lizard designs. He continues to grow as an artist and is
gaining in popularity among mainstream collectors. He signs his work as
Westly B or W/B along with the name of the pot.
This is a very unique piece from Westly. It is
decorated with ancient mimbres designs that have
been changed to reflect Westly's own contemporary
stlye. A must have for any fan of his work. Signed
Westly B. and titled "15 AD Mimbres Pattern".
10 3/4 "
Tall, 8" Wide
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ACOMA
PUEBLO
HAND COILED
POTTERY
by
Dorothy Torivio
Dorothy Torivio was born in 1946 into the
Acoma Pueblo. She is one of Acoma’s finest potters
around today. She travels all over the U.S.
demonstrating her skills. She has been making
abstract designs on pottery since 1974. Dorothy
would observe her Mother, Mary Valley, make pottery
at a very young age. However, Dorothy was self
taught and did not receive any direct instruction
from her.
Dorothy specializes in Acoma hand coiled abstract
pottery. She got the idea one day, back in 1982, to
paint a design and repeat it over and over again on
the shape of the pot. Dorothy basically combines the
traditional pottery with her own penchant for the
kinetic image, and thus creates an eye catching
swirl design that contains both radiating and spiral
motion. She uses a chewed yucca stalk that she
fashions into a brush to paint with. Dorothy breaks
off only what she needs so that the plant is not
damaged and since it comes from Mother earth, it’s
free. Dorothy says “I love the travel and expressing
myself about my pottery, it creates inspiration for
the younger artists out there.” Among the many
relatives, Sandra Victorino (niece) is one following
in her footsteps.
6"
Tall, 8" Wide
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ACOMA
PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY
by Frederica Antonio
Frederica
Antonio is a full blooded Native American Indian who was born in 1968
into the Acoma Pueblo. Frederica was inspired to continue the long lived
family tradition of making pottery by her mother-in-law, Mildred
Antonio. Frederica developed an interest in pottery making while
observing Mildred hand-coil and paint on her pottery. Mildred taught
Frederica all the fundamentals of pottery making. Frederica began making
pottery at the age of 18.
Frederica specializes in
contemporary hand coiled pottery with hand painted intricate eye
dazzling designs. She fashions a brush from the stems of a yucca plant
to paint with. She also paints using
different colors of paint so the pottery gives you a unique three
dimensional effect. She hand coils a variety of sizes and styles and every
one of her pots is a one of a kind work of art; there are no two pieces
alike. She signs her masterpieces as: F.V. Antonio, Acoma, N.M.
5 1/8" tall , 6" wide
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ACOMA
PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY
by Sandra Victorino
Sandra Victorino is a full blooded Native American
Indian born into the Pueblo of the Acoma in 1958. She was inspired to
learn the art of hand coiling pottery from admiring her famous Aunt,
Dorothy Torivio, who is one of Acoma ’s finest potter’s still alive
today. Sandra strongly believes that traditional ways must be kept alive
to continue the long lived legacy of her people.
Sandra gathers the clay from within the sacred grounds
in Acoma . She was taught how to sift clay, hand coil pottery, paint
with a yucca plant, and fire pottery. Sandra specializes in hand coiled
pottery with spiral designs like the step to step, checker board,
snowflake, half snowflake, and fine line designs. She will also paint
Kokopelli on her pottery from time to time. Sandra signs her pottery as:
Sandra Victorino, Acoma , NM.
This incredible
piece features beautiful monochrome painted designs with
perfect shape and very thin walls. The designs change
size as they move up and down the pot, a technique that
Sandra learned from her aunt, Dorothy Torivio. It is signed Sandra Victorino, Acoma, NM.
10"
Tall, 10" Wide
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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND
COILED POTTERY
by
Terrance M. Chino Sr
Terrance M. Chino, Sr.
is a full blooded Native American Indian. He is a member of the Sun Clan
and he was born in 1965 into the Acoma Pueblo. He learned the ancient
traditional methods of working with clay art from his mother, the late,
Evelyn L. Chino. She taught him all the fundamentals of where to gather
clay and how to prepare and hand coil pottery. She also taught him the
importance of continuing the long lived tradition of his ancestors.
Terrance gathers his
clay, natural pigments, and vegetation from within the Acoma Pueblo. He
cleans it for impurities and hand mixes it with sand and water to temper
the clay. Then, he begins the hand coiling process, he prays and chants
while he works on his pottery so that each piece is blessed. When he has
completed the hand coiling and his pot has taken form he sets them out
to dry. While the pottery is drying he breaks down all his plants so
that he may begin hand boiling colors for his masterpieces. He gathers
plants such as spinach plant and wild flowers for this process. When his
pottery is fully dried he sands each piece to a smooth finish and begins
hand painting with the stem of a yucca plant which has been fashioned
into a brush. He hand paints his favorite designs of checkerboards,
flowers, mimbres, and sunfaces. Finally, Terrance fires his pottery the
traditional way, outdoors. He signs his pottery as: Terrance M. Chino,
Sr., Acoma, N.M.
9 1/8" tall, 10" wide
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LARGE
JEMEZ PUEBLO WEDDING VASE
by Mary Small
Standing at an
impressive 16" tall, this incredible piece
from IACA Artist of the Year 2002 Mary Small
is a testament to the artist's amazing
talent. Mary is one of the most well known
and respected potters at the Jemez Pueblo
today. The passion and dedication she has
for preserving the old methods of potting is
truly inspiring, and we are honored to be
able to offer her pottery to our customers.
Mary says "My pottery is me. I can feel it.
It's like a gift to me from Mother Earth.
This piece
features many of Mary's traditional designs
such as kiva steps, rain eyes, corn stalks,
flowers and more, and is accented with a
large turquoise stone on both sides. It is
signed Mary Small on the bottom.
16" Tall,
7 3/4" Wide
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JEMEZ PUEBLO POTTERY
by
Linda Fragua
Linda Lucero Fragua
lives in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico with her husband, Phillip,
who is also a potter. Linda was born into the Lucero
family, daughter to Joe and Rebecca, another famous
potting family of Jemez, before she married into the
renowned Fragua family. The exceptionally beautiful
storytellers and babies with their expressive eyes and
precious animated faces are easily identified as Linda's
work. Her storytellers are so loved they literally live all
over the world. In spite of her worldwide fame, though,
Linda and Phillip continue to live a simple life in the
pueblo of their ancestors, potting almost everyday. Linda's
work can be seen in Pueblo and Navajo Contemporary
Pottery by Guy Berger and Nancy Schiffer.
The clays and paint the Jemez potters
use come from the surrounding areas of
Jemez Pueblo so everything they use in
the process of making the pottery is
natural. Her favorite part of making
pottery is doing the formation. Once she
starts working with the clay she doesn't
know what she will be forming and she
usually gets different ideas.
9 1/2" Tall
including lid,
6" Wide
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JEMEZ PUEBLO POTTERY
by
Mary Small
IACA Artist of the Year 2002 Mary Small
is one of the most well known
and respected potters at the Jemez Pueblo
today. The passion and dedication she has
for preserving the old methods of potting is
truly inspiring, and we are honored to be
able to offer her pottery to our customers.
Mary says "My pottery is me. I can feel it.
It's like a gift to me from Mother Earth.
This piece
features many of Mary's traditional designs
such as kiva steps, rain eyes, corn stalks,
flowers and more. It is
signed Mary Small on the bottom.
6 3/8" Tall,
7 3/4" Wide
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JEMEZ PUEBLO STORYTELLER
by BJ
Fragua
This young potter is
the daughter of Juanita Fragua, one of the potters responsible for the
renaissance of Jemez pottery. B J works in a style somewhat reminiscent of her
mother's but it has a more contemporary feel. She is one of the best young
potters to emerge from Jemez Pueblo in recent years, and many awards testify to
this fact. B J also has a sister, Glendora Fragua, who is a also a very talented
and recognized potter and a brother, Clifford Fragua, one of the best known
Indian sculptors. She is a member of a very talented family.
This piece is
signed by BJ and features a beautiful
star pattern.
6 1/8"
Tall, 6" at Widest Point
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JEMEZ
PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY
by Damian Toya
Damian
Toya is a full blooded Native American Indian, born
into the Pueblo of the Jemez in 1971. Damian is the
son of Maxine Toya, who is currently one of the
finest Jemez potters of our time. Maxine was the
inspiration behind his interest in learning the art
of working with clay. He is also related to: Laura
Gachupin (Aunt), Marie G. Romero (Grandmother), the
late Persingula M. Gachupin (Great Grandmother), and
his sister Camille Toya. Damian is a member of the
Corn Clan and has been making pottery since the
age of 5.
Damian specializes in handmade Melon Swirl Pots. He
gathers his materials (natural pigments) for his
masterpieces from the grounds within the Jemez
Pueblo. He cleans, mixes, hand coils, shapes, sands,
fires outdoors, and polishes his own pottery. He was
quoted as saying “All the pots that I create are my
favorite, because each one is a part of me.” He
signs is art as: Damian Toya, Jemez, followed by the
corn sign to denote his clan origin.
7 1/4"
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SANTA CLARA BLACK POTTERY
by
Forrest Naranjo
Forrest
Naranjo was born in 1963 into the Santa
Clara Pueblo. He was economically motivated
to learn the art of pottery making. He began
making pottery back in 1986 at the age of
23. He also was inspired to hand coil
pottery by his creativity.
Forrest specializes in the
handmade Sienna style or technique, which
the Naranjo family is known for today. The
Sienna firing is a color in between that of
the traditional black or red, which was
started back in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It is
now referred to as the Staple style from the
Santa Clara Pueblo. Forrest mixes, hand
coils, shapes, etches, and fires his pottery
the traditional way, outdoors. His etching
will include animals, feathers, and many
different creative designs which he
imagines. He also shapes his clay into bear
sculptures, which he is well known for and
enjoys making. He signs his pottery as:
Forrest. Forrest is related to Bernice
Naranjo (mother) and Dusty Naranjo
5 3/8" Tall,
4 1/8" Wide
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SANTA CLARA BLACK POTTERY
by
Kevin Naranjo
Kevin
Naranjo, “Turquoise Mountain”, was born into the Santa Clara Pueblo in
1972. He was inspired to learn and continue the long lived tradition of
hand coiling pottery at the age of 10 by his family and
his love for nature.
Kevin specializes in the hand coiled black/sienna Santa
Clara pottery. He crafts traditional designs with wildlife scenery on
the exterior of the pottery. The first piece he ever made was a
dinosaur, and then he sparked an interest in molding animal figurines.
Kevin gathers his own clay from the sacred grounds within Santa Clara
Pueblo. He hand mixes, coils, shapes, crafts, and fires his pottery the
traditional way, outdoors. Kevin signs his pottery as: Kevin Naranjo,
Santa Clara Pueblo.
Size:
1 3/4" Tall, 2 1/2" at widest point
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SANTA CLARA TWO TONE POTTERY
by Dusty
Naranjo
Like her brother, Forrest Naranjo, Dusty
was not raised in a strictly pueblo
environment. Her father, Tito Naranjo,
was a university professor and this less
traditional upbringing probably accounts
for the contemporary styles of Dusty's
pottery. In fact, Dusty did not even
pursue pottery until a little later in
life. She first graduated with a BA in
psychology from NM Highlands University
and recently obtained her Master's
Degree in Art Therapy. However, having
been exposed to pottery making
throughout her life -- both her parents
pot and her father's siblings are Jody
Folwell, Nora Naranjo- Morse and Dolly
Naranjo -- it was perhaps inevitable
that Dusty give it a try. When she did
begin potting she discovered that is was
a wonderful creative process. Using only
traditional techniques, Dusty is now a
well known potter having progressed far
in a short period of time.
This beautiful piece features intricate
butterfly designs and is signed Dusty.
Size:
4 3/4" Tall, 3 3/8" at widest point
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