Begay, Jr., Harrison – Bowl with Butterflies and Dragonflies

4"w x 4.25"h

$ 700.00

Harrison Begay, Jr. has won numerous awards over the years for his deep carved pottery.  This bowl is carved with butterflies and an flowers on one side. As the bowl is turned there is a sun with carved rays of light and then two old style dragonflies.  There is wonderful symbolism in both the dragonfly and butterfly imagery. The designs are either polished or matte, which Harrison alternates to accentuate his imagery. Note as well the style of carving, which has a beveled appearance to the angle of the cuts into the clay. This is a very distinctive style of carving for his pottery.   The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay.