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Fragua, Juanita – 13″ Wide Jar with Polychrome Corn Design (1990s)
13"w x 4.5"h
$ 1,000.00
Juanita Fragua was known for classic Jemez pottery and was the mother of potters BJ Fragua and Glendora Fragua and son Cliff Fragua, who is a well-known sculptor. This is a very large polychrome jars. It has a wide shoulder and short neck. The top is polished tan and the bottom polished red. It is painted with a series of four corn plants. The shape, size, and color are exceptional on this piece! It is signed on the bottom, “Juanita Fragua”. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Juanita Fragua was known for classic Jemez pottery and was the mother of potters BJ Fragua and Glendora Fragua and son Cliff Fragua, who is a well-known sculptor. This is a very large polychrome jars. It has a wide shoulder and short neck. The top is polished tan and the bottom polished red. It is painted with a series of four corn plants. The shape, size, and color are exceptional on this piece! It is signed on the bottom, “Juanita Fragua”. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Fragua, Juanita (1935-2023)
Juanita Frauga is the matriarch of a family of renowned artists including daughters BJ Fragua, Glendora Fragua, and sculptor Cliff Fragua. Her pottery combines classic shapes with a highly polished surface allowing the form, color, and polish to all create simple but elegant vessels. Juanita has won numerous awards for her pottery and has been featured in a variety of books on contemporary innovative potters.