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Tapia, Tom – Bowl with Avanyu and Two Turtles (1980s)
4"w x 2.5"h
$ 400.00
This is an intricately designed bowl by Tom Tapia. The bowl is round and fully polished. It was fired a deep black and incised with designs. There is a feathered avayu encircling the bowl. Below the avanyu are additional feathers. There are two large medallions etched into the clay. They are each incised with a large Mimbres-inspired turtle. The background area is highlighted with Tom’s signature pinkish-red clay. The bowl is signed, “Tom Tapia”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Brand:Tapia, Tom (1946-2015)
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This is an intricately designed bowl by Tom Tapia. The bowl is round and fully polished. It was fired a deep black and incised with designs. There is a feathered avayu encircling the bowl. Below the avanyu are additional feathers. There are two large medallions etched into the clay. They are each incised with a large Mimbres-inspired turtle. The background area is highlighted with Tom’s signature pinkish-red clay. The bowl is signed, “Tom Tapia”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Tapia, Tom (1946-2015)
Tom Tapia is one of the most renown potters from San Juan Pueblo, creating a very intricate style of incised pottery. He is a son of Leonidas Cata Tapia and the husband of potter Sue Tapia. He learned to make pottery from his mother. He has won numerous awards for his pottery at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Museum Indian Fair.