Two-Piece Pottery Owl Figurine [SOLD]

Laura Gachupin was born into a family of artists. Her sister is Maxine Toya, her mother was Marie Romero, and her grandmother was Persingula Gachupin. Her grandmother was her mentor. She also studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. She has won many awards for her work, and demonstrated both in and out of state.

Laura’s owl figurines are unique among other potter’s owls.  She presents fluffy baby owls with red tipped feathers in individual form.  The face of the owl is removable and executed in polychrome pigment.

Condition: original condition

Recommended Reading: Southern Pueblo Pottery – 2,000 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf

Provenance: from the collection of a resident of California