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Fragua, Juanita – Polychrome Wedding Vase with Melon Ribs and Corn Design (1990s)
5.25"w x 8.5"h
$ 550.00
Juanita Fragua was known for classic Jemez pottery and was the mother of potters BJ Fragua and Glendora Fragua and her son Cliff Fragua, who is a well-known sculptor. This is a classic wedding vase. The handle has a raised section and the entire surface is polished tan, the natural color of the clay. The body of the vase has 12 melon ribs pushed out in the clay. The neck has a painted corn plant that extends up one spout. Her signature lightning bolt is inside that same spout. 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 her son Cliff Fragua, who is a well-known sculptor. This is a classic wedding vase. The handle has a raised section and the entire surface is polished tan, the natural color of the clay. The body of the vase has 12 melon ribs pushed out in the clay. The neck has a painted corn plant that extends up one spout. Her signature lightning bolt is inside that same spout. 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.