Lucas, Steve – Jar with Spider Design

9"w x 4.75"h

$ 2,600.00

Steve Lucas has been one of the most influential traditional Hopi potters of the past several decades. His large, thin walled vessels along with his detailed painting, precise lines and neo-traditional designs are hallmarks of his pottery. This jar is thin walled and highly polished.  The design is painted with delicate lines onto the polished surface.  It is a traditional spider pattern that was revived by Nampeyo of Hano.  The spider design is on one side and there is a bird wing pattern on the other. The red used for the design has mica in it and the black is bee-weed.  The jar is traditionally fired and the blushes are stunning!  Steve has won numerous awards for his pottery, from Best of Show at Santa Fe Indian Market, to the Helen Naha “Traditional” award.  The bowl is signed on the bottom with his name and an ear of corn (Corn Clan) and a Mudhead Katsina.