Dalawepi (Ergil Vallo) – Jar with Katsinas, Sun and Bear (1990s)
6"w x 5.5"h
$ 550.00
This is a larger incised bowl by Ergil Vallo, also known as, “Dalawepi”. The bowl is coil-built, stone-polished, and traditionally fired black. It has a round body and a short neck. The entire piece is fully polished and fired black. It is etched with a Longhair and Longhair Mana katsina in one section. Then there is a Hemis Mana, a Tewa Sun, and another Hemis Mana. There are additional bears, Mimbres insects, figures, and a lot of detail in design across the surface! It is a very complex piece on each side! The background area is a “rainbow” of colors, for which he was known. The bowl is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Dalawepi”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Ergil F. Vallo, Sr. signed his pottery as "Dalawepi", which means "color of the rainbow". He was half Acoma and half Hopi. Ergil was 21 years of age when he began creating his artwork. He was inspired to continue the family tradition of crafting art by observing many of his family members create their art. He wanted to be an active participant and add to the legacy of a long-lived tradition.
Ergil primarily specialized in the incised black pottery. He used natural pollens and minerals to get the contrast in the brilliant colors on his designs which include Hopi kachinas, Mimbres animals, kiva steps and geometric designs.