Medina, Elizabeth & Marcellus – Jar with 12 Birds
$ 225.00
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 is wonderfully designed with twelve birds. Each bird is different and some are flying, some running and some standing. They are all painted in the very traditional style of Zia Pueblo. The different colors are all different clay slips. There is something both charming and whimsical about each of the birds! The jar is slipped and polished with a red clay slip on the side and signed, “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 is wonderfully designed with twelve birds. Each bird is different and some are flying, some running and some standing. They are all painted in the very traditional style of Zia Pueblo. The different colors are all different clay slips. There is something both charming and whimsical about each of the birds! The jar is slipped and polished with a red clay slip on the side and signed, “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 (b. 1954)
Marcellus Medina is a grandson of Juanita Pino, a son of Sofia and Rafael Medina and the husband of Elizabeth Medina. He is well known for his paintings. His style is influenced by the work of his uncle, JD Medina. His interest is to portray both spiritual and social life at Zia Pueblo. When he works on pottery, the pieces are made by Elizabeth and he paints the surface. He has won numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market and other events.