Garcia, Tammy – Open Bowl with Mimbres Rabbit (2019)

6"w x 3"h

$ 3,800.00

This new bowl by Tammy Garcia is a classic open bowl which is carved on the inside. The bowl has a Mimbres inspired rabbit as the design.  The rabbit is carved into the clay, which is always a challenge to work on the interior of the bowl.  The rabbit is carved in multiple layers and there are carved flowers and on the body of the rabbit are painted flowers.  There is a single inset piece of turquoise. The idea for the bowl is inspired by the Mimbres pottery of the 1100’s.  The vessels were simple and open with all the design work painted on the inside. The outside of this bowl is perfectly smooth and contrasts with the carved and polished interior.  The bowl is signed on the back and it sits in a museum mount which allows the design to easily be seen at any angle.  Tammy has won numerous awards for her pottery and been the recipient of the New Mexico Governor’s award.  It’s not surprising that with the intricate nature of her pottery she makes only about ten pieces of pottery a year.  Yes. Ten!  Yet each piece is unique and expands on her distinctive style and voice in the clay.