Setalla, Dee – 10″ Wide Jar with Rain Birds

Dee Setalla is a son of noted potter Pauline Setalla and a brother of Stetson Setalla, Gwen Setalla, and Agnes Nasonhoya.  This large jar has a wide shoulder and a short neck.  It is painted with bee-weed and red clay.  The jar has swirling rain birds as the design.  There are light blushes on the surface from the firing.  The bowl is signed with his initials “D. S.” and bear paw (for Bear Clan).  Most recently, Dee won the prestigious “Helen Naha” Award at Santa Fe Indian Market in 2019.   It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  

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Setalla, Dee (b. 1963)

Dee Setalla is a son of noted potter Pauline Setalla an the brother of Agnes Nasonhoya, Stetson Setalla and Gwen Setalla. He is known for his large vessels and traditional designs. His pottery has been featured in numerous books on Hopi pottery.