Lonewolf, Joseph – “Pronghorn” Seedpot with Realistic Antelope (1991)
$ 4,000.00
1991 was one of the peak years for the realism in the pottery of Joseph Lonewolf. This large seedpot is fully polished red. It is etched on one side with a realistic antelope (pronghorn). Check out the detail in the fur and head and even the horns! Amazing! The grass below is carved in relief. There are cloud designs on the side and a small realistic butterfly on the back. Near the base is the yearly symbol for 1991. The seedpot has an amazing amount of detail for the size! It is signed on the bottom, “Joseph Lonewolf”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
Deciphered: The Yearly Symbols of Joseph Lonewolf
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1991 was one of the peak years for the realism in the pottery of Joseph Lonewolf. This large seedpot is fully polished red. It is etched on one side with a realistic antelope (pronghorn). Check out the detail in the fur and head and even the horns! Amazing! The grass below is carved in relief. There are cloud designs on the side and a small realistic butterfly on the back. Near the base is the yearly symbol for 1991. The seedpot has an amazing amount of detail for the size! It is signed on the bottom, “Joseph Lonewolf”. 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.