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Sanchez, Russell – Gunmetal Fired Water Jar with Avanyu, Flame Lid and 205 Inset Stones
5.25"w x 9.5"h (w/ lid)
$ 9,500.00
Russell Sanchez continues to be one of the true innovators in Pueblo pottery. Each piece is coil-built, stone-polished, and traditionally fired. This large water jar is a classic shape with a round body and an elongated neck. The neck of the jar has nine rows of titanium hei-shi beads. The body of the jar is etched with an avanyu before firing. There are inset hematite stones along the back and a larger turquoise stone for the eye of the avanyu. Below the shoulder there are two more rows of titanium hei-shi beads and more inset hematite stones. The jar has a sculpted and polished flame as the form. There are hematite stones inset on the edge of the lid. The piece has an interesting balance of traditional in form and design and modern with the inset titanium and the lid. The silvery gunmetal coloration of the jar from the firing adds to the dramatic appearance of the piece. All the stones are inset after firing. The jar is elegant in shape and design with a modern strength. It is signed, “Russell ’25”.
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Russell Sanchez continues to be one of the true innovators in Pueblo pottery. Each piece is coil-built, stone-polished, and traditionally fired. This large water jar is a classic shape with a round body and an elongated neck. The neck of the jar has nine rows of titanium hei-shi beads. The body of the jar is etched with an avanyu before firing. There are inset hematite stones along the back and a larger turquoise stone for the eye of the avanyu. Below the shoulder there are two more rows of titanium hei-shi beads and more inset hematite stones. The jar has a sculpted and polished flame as the form. There are hematite stones inset on the edge of the lid. The piece has an interesting balance of traditional in form and design and modern with the inset titanium and the lid. The silvery gunmetal coloration of the jar from the firing adds to the dramatic appearance of the piece. All the stones are inset after firing. The jar is elegant in shape and design with a modern strength. It is signed, “Russell ’25”.
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Russell Sanchez
Russell Sanchez (b. 1963) continues to be one of the master innovators in Pueblo pottery. He creates each piece perfectly hand-coiled, stone polished, then etched, inlaid, designed, and fired with traditional Native American pottery methods. Russell learned to make pottery from his great-aunt, noted potter and pottery matriarch Rose Gonzales (1900-1989.) He started making pottery at the early age of 12 years old on the San Ildefonso Pueblo.
Russell has received numerous awards and recognition for his pottery throughout his career, including such distinctions as 'Best of Division' at both the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Indian Market. In 2007, Native Peoples Magazine presented Russell's art in the feature article of the Fall issue. In 2011, Russell was awarded the exclusive 'Tony Da Award' for Pottery in Santa Fe. Russell recently received the 'New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in Art 2017. In 2019, he won "Best of Pottery" at Santa Fe Indian Market. At the same time, he was involved in a major exhibition of historic San Ildefonso pottery at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, NM. In 2022, he won Best of Pottery and Best of Show at the Santa Fe Indian Market. His work remains on a continued path of excellence and creativity.
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