Honyumptewa, Kimberly Riley – Picuris Micaceous Jar with Fluted Rim

7.25"w x 5.5"h

$ 275.00

Kimberly Riley Honyumptewa is from Laguna Pueblo and married to Aaron Honyumptewa who is Hopi/Picuris. She learned to make pottery from her mother-in-law Caroline Simbolo Cine in the traditional Picuris style and using native clay from the area. Each piece is coil built and traditionally fired.  This water jar has a beautiful coloration from the Picuris micaceous clay.  It is a water jar and the rim is fluted and just below the shoulder it is carved with a cloud pattern!  The base of the jar has a black coloration from the firing while the upper half is the gold clay color.  The jar is signed on the bottom.  Kimberly’s work continues to evolve in creating more dynamic Picuris pottery!