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Harvier, Andrew & Judy (Nana Kaa) – Clay Black Polished Big Horn Sheep (1995)
4" long
$ 300.00
Andrew Harvier and Judy Harvier work together under the name “Nana Kaa,” which means Aspen Leaves in Tewa. Judy is a sister of noted potter Debra Duwyenie. This is one of their clay Big Horn Sheep figures. It is made from native clay and fully polished. Andrew charged the horns, which are rounded out. The remainder is fully polished. It was fired a dark brown/black coloration. The piece is from 1995 and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed “Nana Kaa” on the bottom.
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Andrew Harvier and Judy Harvier work together under the name “Nana Kaa,” which means Aspen Leaves in Tewa. Judy is a sister of noted potter Debra Duwyenie. This is one of their clay bear fetish figures. It is made from native clay and fully polished. Andrew etches the designs into the clay. Note the angle and depth of the design work! The bear is fully polished and fired a glassy black. Only the eyes and ears are etched into the clay. The piece is from 1994 and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed “Nana Kaa” on the bottom.
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Harvier, Andrew (b.1957) & Judy (b. 1958), [NaNa Kaa]
Andrew Harvier and Judy Harvier work together on their pottery. It is signed "NaNa Ka", which translates as "Aspen Leaves" in the Tewa language. Andrew is a son of Andrita Harvier and a grandson of Marina Naranjo. He is a nephew of Pula Gutierrez. Judy Harvier is a sister of noted potter Debra Duwyenie and a niece of Lois Gutierrez, Gloria Garcia, Thelma Talachy, and Minnie Vigil.