Lonewolf, Joseph – Red & Black Bowl with Avanyu and Carved Rim (1971)
$ 1,200.00
Joseph Lonewolf began making pottery in 1970-1. This is a very early piece of his pottery. It is not just the unique firing which makes it special, but the design. The firing is one where he created a “red and black” coloration at the end of the firing process before the manure was added to turn the piece black. The design is also special as it has his classic version of the feathered avanyu that was used by the Lonewolf family. The rim of the bowl is also carved with a triangular shape The precision of the designs and the shine of the polished surface create a perfect balance. This piece is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the bottom, “Joseph Lonewolf”.
In stock
Joseph Lonewolf began making pottery in 1970-1. This is a very early piece of his pottery. It is not just the unique firing which makes it special, but the design. The firing is one where he created a “red and black” coloration at the end of the firing process before the manure was added to turn the piece black. The design is also special as it has his classic version of the feathered avanyu that was used by the Lonewolf family. The rim of the bowl is also carved with a triangular shape The precision of the designs and the shine of the polished surface create a perfect balance. This piece is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the bottom, “Joseph Lonewolf”.
Brand
Lonewolf, Joseph (1932-2014)
Joseph Lonewolf
Joseph Lonewolf was a son of noted potters Camilio and Agapita Tafoya and the brother of Grace Medicine Flower. In the early 1970s, Joseph revolutionized the world of Santa Clara pottery by incorporating his sgraffito (lightly etching the surface of the clay) and incised (more deeply cut into the clay) designs in his work.
When Joseph and his family gather clay, they do it with the utmost respect. Before the clay can be taken from Mother Earth, they must say a prayer, asking to take the clay and tell the clay mother that they will take her and make her into a beautiful pot. The clay is brought home, and water is added to turn the clay into a liquid form known as slip. The slip is then strained to take out any rocks or debris, and then the clay can be dried, kneaded, and used.
Joseph was awarded numerous awards throughout his career, and his work can be found in museums worldwide. He has been featured in multiple books, including "The Art of Clay." He received the prestigious New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2009 and the SWAIA Lifetime Achievement Award.