Fender, Erik – Green-on-Black Open Bowl with Feathers, Avanyu, and Dragonfly
10" diameter x 5"h
Original price was: $ 1,100.00.$ 975.00Current price is: $ 975.00.
Erik Fender is the son of Martha Appleleaf and the grandson of noted potter Carmelita Dunlap. Erik combines classic San Ildefonso imagery with his own creative style. His pottery is signed with his Tewa name, “Than Tsideh”, which means “Sunbird”. This open bowl is polished on the outside. It is painted green-on-black with a feather and cloud design. The inside has a carved avanyu encircling the bowl. There is a large dragonfly and sunface in the center. It is slipped with mica. The piece was traditionally fired black. It is signed, ‘Than Tsideh”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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