Medina, Elizabeth & Marcellus – Jar with Butterflies, Bird & Lid
$ 275.00
Elizabeth Medina is known for traditional style of Zia pottery. Each piece is coil built, painted with native clays and native fired. This jar was made by Elizabeth and painted by her husband, Marcellus Medina. The jar has birds on two of the sides. Each bird is surrounded by flowers and rain designs. The red clay slip on the body of the bird is stone polished. Separating the birds are butterflies. Each butterfly is different with the designs on the wings and delicately painted by Marcellus. He is known for his more realistic style of painting. The top of the lid is polished red and there is an added turtle. The top of the turtle has flowers and a bird as the design. The jar is signed on the side “Elizabeth + Marcellus Medina, Zia”.
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Elizabeth Medina is known for traditional style of Zia pottery. Each piece is coil built, painted with native clays and native fired. This jar was made by Elizabeth and painted by her husband, Marcellus Medina. The jar has birds on two of the sides. Each bird is surrounded by flowers and rain designs. The red clay slip on the body of the bird is stone polished. Separating the birds are butterflies. Each butterfly is different with the designs on the wings and delicately painted by Marcellus. He is known for his more realistic style of painting. The top of the lid is polished red and there is an added turtle. The top of the turtle has flowers and a bird as the design. The jar is signed on the side “Elizabeth + Marcellus Medina, Zia”.
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Medina, Elizabeth (b.1956)
Elizabeth Medina
Elizabeth Medina (b. 1956) was born in Jemez Pueblo and married into the Zia Pueblo to Marcellus Medina (b. 1954). Elizabeth was inspired by and taught to make pottery by her mother-in-law, Sophia Medina. Elizabeth strives to design with the same style and enthusiasm as her mother-in-law. Early in her career, she was granted permission by the Zia Pueblo Elders to make pottery in the Zia style and tradition early, and she has made Zia-style pottery most of her adult life. She continues today as one of the most accomplished Zia potters, continuing with the traditional styles, shapes, and methods. Elizabeth has won numerous awards for her work at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market, and her pottery can be found in museums nationwide.ARTIST NEW ADDITION SUBSCRIPTION
Medina, Marcellus (1954-2026)
Marcellus Medina was a grandson of Juanita Pino, a son of Sofia and Rafael Medina and the husband of Elizabeth Medina. He was well known for his paintings. His style is influenced by the work of his uncle, JD Medina. His interest was to portray both spiritual and social life at Zia Pueblo. When he worked on pottery, Elizabeth made the pieces, and he painted the surface. He won numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market and other events.