Artist Media Series
Living Artists
Historic
Fragua, Juanita – Canteen with Polychrome Corn Design (1990s)
7"w x 6.25"h
$ 550.00
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 one of her classic polychrome jars. It is a canteen with a tan polished rim and handles. The back is matte red. The front has a carved corn as the design. It is surrounded by rain and cloud designs. The sides have additional polished red clouds. It is a larger and striking piece! The inside of the neck has her signature lightning bolt. It is signed on the bottom, “Juanita Fragua”. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
Out of stock
Description
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 one of her classic polychrome jars. It is a canteen with a tan polished rim and handles. The back is matte red. The front has a carved corn as the design. It is surrounded by rain and cloud designs. The sides have additional polished red clouds. It is a larger and striking piece! The inside of the neck has her signature lightning bolt. It is signed on the bottom, “Juanita Fragua”. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.