Naranjo, Tito – Pueblo Woman Clay Figure (2000)

6.5" long x 4"h

$ 250.00

Tito Naranjo is a son of noted potter Rose Naranjo and the brother of potters Jody Folwell, Dolly Naranjo, and Rena Swentzell.  He is married to Bernice Naranjo and the father of Caroline Elliot, and Dusty Naranjo, and the grandfather of Johnathan Naranjo.  This is one of his few clay pieces.  It is a reclining Pueblo Woman sculpted from clay. The head and neck are tan polished. The remainder is slipped with micaceous red clay.  It is a striking piece with strong lines.  It is signed, “Tamu Piin” on the bottom in the clay, which is his name in Tewa.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.