Ebelacker, Jerome – 9″ Wide Red Jar with Bear Paws (2010)

Jerome Ebelacker is a son of Richard Ebelacker, a grandson of Virginia Ebelacker and a great-grandson of Margaret Tafoya. Jerome learned to make pottery from his father.  Today, he makes very little pottery. This jar is from around 2010.  It is coil-built with a round shoulder and nearly flat top.  There are four bear paws impressed in the clay as part of the design.  The bear paws tell the story of a bear that led the Pueblo people to water during a drought.  The shape of the jar is similar to that of his grandmother, Virginia Ebelacker, who was known for her large vessels.  The jar is highly polished and fired red.  The base is polished tan.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Jerome Ebelacker”.

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Ebelacker, Jerome (b. 1977)

[caption id="attachment_94101" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Jerome Ebelacker[/caption] Jerome Ebelacker is a son of Richard Ebelacker, a grandson of Virginia Ebelacker and a great-grandson of Margaret Tafoya. Jerome learned to make pottery from his father and making pieces for the past ten years. His work is inspired by the classic shapes and designs of his family and the Pueblo. Jerome has won awards at Santa Fe Indian Market and his work can be found in museums and books on Santa Clara pottery.