Lewis-Garcia, Diane – Jar with Mimbres Animals

4"w x 3.5"h

$ 300.00

Diane Lewis is known for her tightly painted miniature pottery.  This is one of her larger vessels. There are four Mimbres animals painted around the neck. There is a rabbit, bird, turtle and grasshopper.  They are painted with additional clay slips to add color.  Surrounding the body of the piece is a stylized checkerboard pattern.  Each of the diamond shaped patterns is either fineline or with a star pattern or plain.  The rim of the jar has an additional kiva step painted design.  It is an exciting modern interpretation of classic imagery.