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Harvier, Andrew & Judy (Nana Kaa) – Bowl with Carved Avanyu (1995)
6"w x 4.5"h
$ 700.00
Andrew Harvier and Judy Harvier work together under the name “Nana Kaa”, which means Aspen Leaves in Tewa. Judy is a sister of noted potter Debra Duwyenie. This bowl was made by Judy and it is thin-walled and a classic round shape. It is deeply carved with an avanyu (water serpent) encircling the bowl. Note the precision and depth of the carved channels! The bowl is highly polished and fired a deep black coloration. There are additional etched circles and angles in the clay. It was made in 1995. The bowl is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed, “Nana Kaa” on the bottom.
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Andrew Harvier and Judy Harvier work together under the name “Nana Kaa”, which means Aspen Leaves in Tewa. Judy is a sister of noted potter Debra Duwyenie. This bowl was made by Judy and it is thin-walled and a classic round shape. It is deeply carved with an avanyu (water serpent) encircling the bowl. Note the precision and depth of the carved channels! The bowl is highly polished and fired a deep black coloration. There are additional etched circles and angles in the clay. It was made in 1995. The bowl is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed, “Nana Kaa” on the bottom.
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Harvier, Andrew (b.1957) & Judy (b. 1958), [NaNa Kaa]
Andrew Harvier and Judy Harvier work together on their pottery. It is signed "NaNa Ka", which translates as "Aspen Leaves" in the Tewa language. Andrew is a son of Andrita Harvier and a grandson of Marina Naranjo. He is a nephew of Pula Gutierrez. Judy Harvier is a sister of noted potter Debra Duwyenie and a niece of Lois Gutierrez, Gloria Garcia, Thelma Talachy, and Minnie Vigil.