Naranjo, Bernice – Jar with Lizard and Bear Tracks

7.25"w x 6.5"h

$ 675.00

Bernice Naranjo is known for her distinctive etched pottery.  She is married to Tito Naranjo and is a sister-in-law to Dolly Naranjo, Jody Folwell, and Michael Naranjo.  She is the mother of Dusty Naranjo and Caroline Elliot and the grandmother of Johnathan Naranjo. This jar has a round shoulder and an elongated neck.  The top of the jar is rag polished to a satin finish.  Around the shoulder it is incised with bear paws, a lizard, and pottery shard designs.  Some are matte, some are polished. The bottom of the jar is stone polished to a high shine.  The piece is signed below the incised designs with her hallmark which represents her name in Tiwa, meaning “Stripe Rock”.