Charles Loloma is a name synonymous with innovative Hopi jewelry. He began his jewelry career with a brief period of time also making pottery in the 1950’s.  The pieces were made form earthenware and were painted and glazed.  By the 1960’s his jewelry was already achieving some fame and he discontinued making pottery.  His clay pieces are relatively rare but fascinating in terms of form, design and glaze. In many ways they mirror the innovative style of his jewelry relative to the other work being created at Hopi at the same time.  This tall jar is fully designed with corn maiden motifs.  They are etched into the clay.  The surface is matte but the rim is glazed.  This is certainly an exceptional piece of his pottery! It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Loloma”.