Aragon, Rachel – Water Jar with Rainbirds and Rainbows (1980s)
$ 750.00
This is a classic jar by Rachel Aragon. She is known for her traditional Acoma pottery. The designs on this jar are tightly painted but unusual. There is a rainbow painted in red clay that flows across the surface of the jar. Under and over the rainbow are large Rainbirds. You can see their feathers and red clay-slipped bodies. It is a creative and unique design that follows the shape of the jar and uses thin lines to accentuate the imagery. The intricacy of his jar is striking in person. The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Rachel Aragon”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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This is an exceptional jar by Rachel Aragon. She is known for her classic Acoma pottery. The designs on this jar are tightly painted but unusual. There is a rainbow painted in red clay that flows across the surface of the jar. Under and over the rainbow are large Rainbirds. You can see their feathers and red clay-slipped bodies. It is a creative and unique design that follows the shape of the jar and uses thin lines to accentuate the imagery. The intricacy of his jar is striking in person. The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Rachel Aragon”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Aragon, Rachel (1938-2023)
Rachael Aragon has long been considered one of the finest traditionalist potters from Acoma. She is a daughter of Lupe Aragon and a sister of Florence Aragon and Mary Trujillo. She learned to make pottery from her mother and has continued to make classic shaped vessels with intricately painted designs. She has won numerous awards for her pottery at Santa Fe Indian Market, Gallup Ceremonials and other events.