Chavarria, Harvey & Debra Trujillo – Flat Black and Sienna Turtle Seedpot with Turquoise (1980s)
$ 200.00
This is an intricate seedpot by Debra Trujillo (Duwyenie) and Harvey Chavarria. The seedpot is fully polished and etched with a turtle in the center. The shell of the turtle has a feather design and an inset piece of turquoise. It is surrounded by mountain designs. The piece was fired black and the front is two-toned sienna in coloration. This flat, round shape of seepot is one that was stylized by Debra & Harvey for their work. The piece is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed, “Debra + Harvey”.
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This is an intricate seedpot by Debra Trujillo (Duwyenie) and Harvey Chavarria. The seedpot is fully polished and etched with a sunface in the center. It is surrounded by mountain designs. The piece was fired black and the front is two-toned sienna in coloration. This flat, round shape of seepot is one that was stylized by Debra & Harvey for their work. The piece is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed, “Debra + Harvey”.
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Duwyenie, Debra (b. 1955)
Debra Duwyenie
Debra is renowned for her highly polished incised pottery. At times she also works on pieces with her husband, noted potter Preston Duwyenie. He makes the piece of pottery on these pieces, and she does the polishing and incised designs. Debra is a granddaughter of Petra Gutierrez and the niece of noted potters Gloria Garcia (Goldenrod) & Lois Gutierrez. Debra also made pieces with Harvey Chavarria (1943-1991), which were signed "Debra + Harvey." Significantly, Debra does all of her sgraffito work into the clay before they are fired, which adds to the difficulty of her work. Debra has won numerous awards for pottery at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market. Debra Duwyenie uses hand-coil, stone polish, paint, open fire, and hand sgraffito designs. We are pleased to carry a selection of her work at our Scottsdale and Santa Fe locations.