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Goldtooth, Larson – Clay Hopi-Tewa Figure with Flower Vest (2005)
8.5"w x 11"h
Original price was: $ 925.00.$ 450.00Current price is: $ 450.00.
Larson Goldtooth (b. 1971) is a cousin of Mark Tahbo, who taught him to make pottery. He has become well-known for his clay figures. Each piece is made from native clay, coil-built, stone polished, and painted with clay slips and bee-weed (black). Each figure is distinctive in form and style. This figure has a shirt vest with flowers, a painted belt, and moccasins. Note how the face is sculpted and expressive. The piece was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface. It is signed, “Larson” and a pipe for Tobacco Clan. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Larson Goldtooth (b. 1971) is a cousin of Mark Tahbo, who taught him to make pottery. He has become well-known for his clay figures. Each piece is made from native clay, coil-built, stone polished, and painted with clay slips and bee-weed (black). Each figure is distinctive in form and style. This figure has a shirt vest with flowers, a painted belt, and moccasins. Note how the face is sculpted and expressive. The piece was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface. It is signed, “Larson” and a pipe for Tobacco Clan. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.