Santa Clara Pueblo Sgraffito Jar with Horses and Riders [SOLD]

Jody Naranjo is a prize-winning potter from Santa Clara Pueblo who has taken the art form of Pueblo pottery to a brand new level. She has been awarded prizes since she was a teen.  She comes from a family of prize-winning potters and artists.   While continuing the tradition of hand coiling and hand polishing pottery as done by her ancestors she brings a totally contemporary vibrancy to her work.

 In this jar a series of spirited riders runs across the shoulder of the vase.  The horses and riders are slipped with micaceous brown clay that rests on an intricate sgraffito background. It is an absolutely wonderful piece that has a sense of freedom and joy about it. The craftsmanship is flawless. The jar is signed and dated 2011.

Condition: This jar is new and in original excellent condition

Recommended Reading:  Pueblo Indian Pottery 750 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf

Provenance: from the artist