Medina, Marcellus – Jar with Pueblo Deer Dancers (2001)
$ 250.00
Marcellus Medina is known for his contemporary painted pottery. The jar is made by his wife, Elizabeth Medina. Marcellus has painted on the surface with acrylic. The jar has a very realistic Deer Dancer on each side. One is facing forward and the other away. Separating them are cloud and prayer feather designs. The contrast of the colorful designs on the white background is striking. The jar is signed on the bottom, ” Medina”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Marcellus Medina is known for his contemporary painted pottery. The jar is made by his wife, Elizabeth Medina. Marcellus has painted on the surface with acrylic. The jar has a very realistic Deer Dancer on one side and an Apache Gahn Dancer on the other. Separating them are cloud and rain designs. The contrast of the colorful designs on the white background is striking. The jar is signed on the bottom, ” Marcellus Medina, E. Medina”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Medina, Marcellus (b. 1954)
Marcellus Medina is a grandson of Juanita Pino, a son of Sofia and Rafael Medina and the husband of Elizabeth Medina. He is well known for his paintings. His style is influenced by the work of his uncle, JD Medina. His interest is to portray both spiritual and social life at Zia Pueblo. When he works on pottery, the pieces are made by Elizabeth and he paints the surface. He has won numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market and other events.