Special Mention: Cochiti / Kewa Pueblos Very Large Polychrome Olla [SOLD]

Special Mention - Recent accolades: Harlan Reano and Lisa Holt are winners of the 2012 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II: Pottery.

Holt and Reano certainly produced a very large jar, among the largest of their career.  Not only is it large, it was beautifully formed and very symmetrical in shape.  The black and cream designs are very traditional Kewa Pueblo origin, but the additional of the red over the white dividing lines between black elements is an innovative approach.

Holt is the granddaughter of Seferina Ortiz who was her mentor, as was her mother, Juanita Ortiz, and her uncle, Virgil Ortiz. Reano also learned pottery making from Holt's family members. Their work has been described as traditional Cochiti and Kewa pottery with a contemporary twist.  This jar well illustrates that concept and showcases the young couple's innovative talents.