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 is one of their clay bear fetish figures.  It is made from native clay and fully polished.  Andrew etches the designs into the clay. Note the angle and depth of the design work!  This piece a deepy incised heartline into the clay.  The heartline extends from the mouth to the base. The back is etched with a cloud design and has a single inset piece of turquoise.  The piece was fired a deep black coloration.  The piece is from the 1990s and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed, “Nana Kaa” on the bottom.