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Fragua, BJ – Red Water Jar with Polychrome Ribbon Pattern
4"w x 4.5"h
$ 225.00
BJ Frauga is known for her classic style of Jemez pottery. This jar has a round shoulder and a slightly turned-out rim. She carved into the shoulder of the piece and painted her classic ribbon design using various clay colors. There are cloud, rain, and feather designs. The remainder of the jar is fully polished red, which is the natural color of the clay. The jar is signed on the bottom, “B. J. Fragua”. It is in every good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Brand:Fragua, BJ (1962-2022)
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BJ Frauga is known for her classic style of Jemez pottery. This jar has a round shoulder and a slightly turned-out rim. She carved into the shoulder of the piece and painted her classic ribbon design using various clay colors. There are cloud, rain, and feather designs. The remainder of the jar is fully polished red, which is the natural color of the clay. The jar is signed on the bottom, “B. J. Fragua”. It is in every good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Fragua, BJ (1962-2022)
BJ is a daughter of Juanita Fragua and the sister of Glendora Fragua and sculptor Cliff Fragua. She has won numerous awards for her pottery and has been featured in a variety of books on contemporary innovative potters. Her pottery is coil-built, stone polished and painted with native clay slips.