Antonio, Frederica – “Lighting and Swirling Stars” Jar

6.75"w x 6"h

$ 1,450.00

Frederica Antonio is renowned for her intricately painted pottery. Each piece is coil built and then finely painted. Her designs are a series of fine vertical and horizontal lines that are then filled in to create larger images in the squares.  This jar is fully painted from the rim to near the base.  The squares are all painted on an angle giving it a “swirling” appearance.  There are two panels of stars and two panels of lighting.  There are additional lightning designs painted in red and brown clay slips. These extend from the rim to the base.  The contrasting colors and intricacy of the design perfectly fit this classic shape of this Acoma jar.  The base of the jar is concave, reminiscent of historic Acoma jars that were carried on the head.  This combination of thin walls, classic shape, and tightly painted design creates a piece that is visually stunning!  The jar is signed on the bottom, “Frederica Antonio”.