Dalawepi (Ergil Vallo) – Jarl Bowl with Katsina Figures, Bear Paw, and Turuqoise (1990s)
$ 700.00
This is an incised jar by Ergil Vallo, also known as, “Dalawepi”. The jar is coil built, stone polished, and traditionally fired black. It has a round shoulder and an elongated neck. There is a carved bear paw on one side with an inset piece of turquoise. There are four Hemis Mana Katsinas, along with a Mudhead and Zuni Fire Katsina. Along the neck are heartline bears and there are stars around the neck of the jar. It is a larger and more complex piece of his pottery. The background area is a “rainbow” of colors, for which he was known. The jar 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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This is an incised jar by Ergil Vallo, also known as, “Dalawepi”. The jar is coil built, stone polished, and traditionally fired black. It has a round shoulder and an elongated neck. There is a carved bear paw on one side with an inset piece of turquoise. There are four Hemis Mana Katsinas, along with a Mudhead and Zuni Fire Katsina. Along the neck are heartline bears and there are stars around the neck of the jar. It is a larger and more complex piece of his pottery. The background area is a “rainbow” of colors, for which he was known. The jar 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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Dalawepi (Ergil Vallo) - (1959-2005)
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.