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Fragua, Juanita – Wedding Vase with Melon Ribs (1990s)
6"w x 9"h
$ 500.00
Juanita Fragua was known for classic Jemez pottery and was the mother of potters BJ Fragua and Glendora Fragua and her son Cliff Fragua, who is a well-known sculptor. This is a classic wedding vase. The piece has 14 melon ribs that are pushed out in the clay. The handle is braided and the entire surface is polished tan, the natural color of the clay. Her signature lightning bolt is inside that same spout. It is signed on the bottom, “Juanita Fragua”. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Juanita Fragua was known for classic Jemez pottery and was the mother of potters BJ Fragua and Glendora Fragua and her son Cliff Fragua, who is a well-known sculptor. This is a classic wedding vase. The piece has 14 melon ribs that are pushed out in the clay. The handle is braided and the entire surface is polished tan, the natural color of the clay. Her signature lightning bolt is inside that same spout. It is signed on the bottom, “Juanita Fragua”. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Fragua, Juanita (1935-2023)
Juanita Frauga is the matriarch of a family of renowned artists including daughters BJ Fragua, Glendora Fragua, and sculptor Cliff Fragua. Her pottery combines classic shapes with a highly polished surface allowing the form, color, and polish to all create simple but elegant vessels. Juanita has won numerous awards for her pottery and has been featured in a variety of books on contemporary innovative potters.