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Harvier, Andrew & Judy (Nana Kaa) – Clay Red Bear with Obsidian and Feather Design (1995)
3.75" long
$ 350.00
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 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! The back is etched with a feather and in the top center is an inset piece of obsidian. The piece was fired a deep red coloration. The piece is from the 1995 and 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 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! The back is etched with a feather and in the top center is an inset piece of obsidian. The piece was fired a deep red coloration. The piece is from the 1995 and 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.