Fragua, Juanita – Polychrome Bowl with Feather and Flower Designs

6.5"w x 7"h

$ 450.00

Juanita Fragua is known for classic Jemez pottery and is the mother of BJ Fragua and Glendora Fragua.  This is one of her classic polychrome-painted bowls. One side has a feather, cloud, and rain design.  It is painted with brown and red clay slips.  The opposite side has flowers, corn, and a butterfly painted on the surface. The area surrounding the painted designs is polished deep red.  Separating the two sections are bands of highly polished brown.  It is striking in design and coloration.  It is signed on the bottom, “Juanita Fragua”.  The piece is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.