Lonewolf, Joseph – “Pronghorn” Realistic Antelope Seedpot (1988)
$ 2,200.00
This is a very detailed seedpot by Joseph Lonewolf from 1988. It has a large realistic Antelope extending up over the side and top of the seedpot. The area behind the head is matte with circles of polished red, blue, and green. The pronghorn is standing amongst the Chamisa, and note the detail in the plants, as well as the various colorations! As the piece is turned, there is a second realistic antelope etched near the base of the piece in the red area. Above the antelope is a realistic butterfly. Lonewolf writes, “the butterflies denote beauty in simplicity”. There is the yearly symbol for 1988, which is a bear paw. It is signed on the bottom in the clay. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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This is a very detailed seedpot by Joseph Lonewolf from 1988. It has a large realistic Antelope extending up over the side and top of the seedpot. The area behind the head is matte with circles of polished red, blue, and green. The pronghorn is standing amongst the Chamisa, and note the detail in the plants, as well as the various colorations! As the piece is turned, there is a second realistic antelope etched near the base of the piece in the red area. Above the antelope is a realistic butterfly. Lonewolf writes, “the butterflies denote beauty in simplicity”. There is the yearly symbol for 1988, which is a bear paw. It is signed on the bottom in the clay. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Lonewolf, Joseph (1932-2014)
Joseph Lonewolf
Joseph Lonewolf was a son of noted potters Camilio and Agapita Tafoya and the brother of Grace Medicine Flower. In the early 1970s, Joseph revolutionized the world of Santa Clara pottery by incorporating his sgraffito (lightly etching the surface of the clay) and incised (more deeply cut into the clay) designs in his work.
When Joseph and his family gather clay, they do it with the utmost respect. Before the clay can be taken from Mother Earth, they must say a prayer, asking to take the clay and tell the clay mother that they will take her and make her into a beautiful pot. The clay is brought home, and water is added to turn the clay into a liquid form known as slip. The slip is then strained to take out any rocks or debris, and then the clay can be dried, kneaded, and used.
Joseph was awarded numerous awards throughout his career, and his work can be found in museums worldwide. He has been featured in multiple books, including "The Art of Clay." He received the prestigious New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2009 and the SWAIA Lifetime Achievement Award.