Moquino, Ty – Painted Helmet with Carved Visor (Age 15)

4.25" long x 4"h (not including stand)

$ 385.00

Ty Moquino is a son of noted potter Jennifer Moquino.  At only 15 years old he is making some creative pottery!  This is one of his masks.  They are inspired by the science fiction he has read, along with being a commentary on the environment, sustainability and even imagery from Standing Rock.  This is the first time he has made a full helmet instead of a mask. The helmet is fully polished and painted black-on-black on one side. The design is a classic feather and mountain design.  The front of the helmet and the top “fin” are slipped with mica. Ty said it was more of a challenge to create this piece and make it stable than his other work.  The front visor is carved and also slipped with mica. The combination of shape, polish, carved and painted designs is exceptional on this piece.  It is great to see new work from his young potter.  Ty won the “Best of Youth” award at the Heard Museum Indian Market in 2017 for one of his masks!  It is signed on the bottom.  It is set on a metal museum mount stand, which is included.