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Komalestewa, Alton & Jeannie Shupla – Carved Bowl with Cloud Designs (1980s)
5.5"w x 4.5"h
$ 475.00
Alton Komalestewa learned to make pottery from his mother-in-law Helen Shupla. When he first began he made pieces with his wife, Jeannie Shupla. Most of these pieces were carved in style. This bowl was made by Jeannie and carved by Alton. The design is a cloud and rain pattern which is painted in a horizontal manner encircling the bowl. It is deeply carved and a striking and unusual design. Jeannie passed away in 1989 and they only worked together for a few years. The bowl is signed “Alton Komalestewa and Jeannie Shupla”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Alton Komalestewa learned to make pottery from his mother-in-law Helen Shupla. When he first began he made pieces with his wife, Jeannie Shupla. Most of these pieces were carved in style. This bowl was made by Jeannie and carved by Alton. The design is a cloud and rain pattern which is painted in a horizontal manner encircling the bowl. It is deeply carved and a striking design. Jeannie passed away in 1989 and they only worked together for a few years. The bowl is signed “Alton Komalestewa and Jeannie Shupla”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.