Naranjo, Bernice – Clay Bear with Four Bear Paws

Bernice Naranjo is known for her distinctive etched pottery.  She is married to Tito Naranjo and is a sister-in-law to Dolly Naranjo, Jody Folwell, and Michael Naranjo.  She is the mother of Dusty Naranjo and Caroline Elliot and the grandmother of Johnathan Naranjo. This bear is coil-built and fully polished.   It was fired with a dark brown coloration. There are four bear paws etched into the clay. They are surrounded by a series of thin lines also etched into the clay. It is signed with her hallmark near the base, which represents her name in Tiwa, meaning “Stripe Rock”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.