Santa Clara Pueblo Sgraffito Seed Jar [SOLD]

Jody Naranjo is one of the most innovative and talented contemporary potters today. She began potting at the age of 8 years and began winning prizes as a teenager. Her work incorporates a mixture of traditional materials and methods with individual creative elements. Each piece is unique.

Traditionally seed jars were used as storage vessels. This little jar has 8 lively mountain sheep cavorting around the shoulder of the bowl.  The animals have a subtle micaceous slip that stands out against a sgraffito background. The neck and base of the jar have a complementary rust brown color with a delicate stepped cloud design that makes one wonder, "How did she do this?"  This piece is signed by the artist and dated 2011.

Condition: This jar is new and in original excellent condition

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Provenance: from the artist