140403-01 Very Fine Jemez Pueblo Pottery By noted artist Laura Gachupin
SKU:
151112-01
$1,450.00
$1,050.00
$1,050.00
4 3/4" x 7 1/4"
Signed Laura Gachupin Jemez 12-75"
Excellent condition. There are about 6 pits in the pottery which not uncommon with several pueblos pottery whose clay has this tendency from time to time. Note that these would be relatively easy to fill in and perfectly restore if desired, but, as this is a natural affect, we are showing the potter in original condition.
With a strong hand exhibiting superb painting; deep colors; handsome blushing; a very handsome form which shows well as is, but could also function as intended as a lamp base. A rare item.
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Laura Gachupin was born in 1954 into a family of Jemez Pueblo artists, and is one of the leading traditional potters from Jemez pueblo.
Her sister is Maxine Toya, her mother was Marie Romero, and she learned to make pottery from her grandmother, Persingula Gachupin.
She grew up learning the traditional way of making pottery from her grandmother. After graduating from high school, she went on to study at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe.
She became one of the main potters in the resurrection of Jemez Pueblo pottery in the 1970's and has won numerous awards for her pottery at Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Indian Market and Gallup Ceremonials.
Signed Laura Gachupin Jemez 12-75"
Excellent condition. There are about 6 pits in the pottery which not uncommon with several pueblos pottery whose clay has this tendency from time to time. Note that these would be relatively easy to fill in and perfectly restore if desired, but, as this is a natural affect, we are showing the potter in original condition.
With a strong hand exhibiting superb painting; deep colors; handsome blushing; a very handsome form which shows well as is, but could also function as intended as a lamp base. A rare item.
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Laura Gachupin was born in 1954 into a family of Jemez Pueblo artists, and is one of the leading traditional potters from Jemez pueblo.
Her sister is Maxine Toya, her mother was Marie Romero, and she learned to make pottery from her grandmother, Persingula Gachupin.
She grew up learning the traditional way of making pottery from her grandmother. After graduating from high school, she went on to study at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe.
She became one of the main potters in the resurrection of Jemez Pueblo pottery in the 1970's and has won numerous awards for her pottery at Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Indian Market and Gallup Ceremonials.
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