Komalestewa, Alton – Polished Brown Water Jar (1990s)
$ 775.00
This is a striking jar by Alton Komalestewa. It is a fully polished and fired a striking dark brown coloration. The jar is plain and has a high shoulder and a sloping neck. The piece is highly polished and a deep brown coloration. The jar is signed on the bottom by Alton and he also uses a katsina face as part of the hallmark of his name. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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This is a striking jar by Alton Komalestewa. It is a fully polished and fired a striking dark brown coloration. The jar is plain and has a high shoulder and a sloping neck. The piece is highly polished and a deep brown coloration. The jar is signed on the bottom by Alton and he also uses a katsina face as part of the hallmark of his name. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Komalestewa, Alton (b.1959)
Alton Komalestewa (Hopi-Tewa), Melon Jar[/caption]
Alton Komalestewa is a great grandson of Nampeyo of Hano through her son William Komalestewa (1893-1922). Alton learned to make pottery from Santa Clara potter Helen Shupla. She taught him how to make her classic style of melon bowls with the undulating ribs.