Moquino, Corn – Red Bowl with Avanyu (1990s)
$ 350.00
This bowl by Corn Moquino is fired red. The bowl is fully polished and then etched with design. There is a feathered water serpent (avanyu) encircling the piece. The area sun designs along the back of the avanyu. The piece is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Corn Moquino”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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This water jar by Corn Moquino is black and sienna in coloration. The piece was fully polished, and then etched with the design. There are feathers etched around the neck of the jar. Around the body of the piece are four butterflies and flowers. The butterflies and center of the flowers are two-toned sienna after the firing. The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Corn Moquino”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Moquino, Corn (1929-2016)
Corn Moquino began making pottery in 1963. He was the son of Benina Moquino (Zia) and a Hopi father. He was married to Christine Herrara (Santa Clara) and created sgraffito pottery at Santa Clara Pueblo. His children Bernice, Melvin, Marvin, James, and Michael are all potters.