Natseway, Thomas – Mini Double Bird Effigy Canteen (1989)
$ 250.00
Thomas Natseway is one of the most renowned miniaturists in Pueblo pottery. Rarely does he make a piece that is over 1″ tall or wide! This miniature is in the shape of a parrot or bird effigy. There are two of them joined together as a canteen. The effigy birds were found throughout the Southwest from ancient times at Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde. The parrot is painted with bee-weed with fine-line designs. It is signed on the bottom, “Thomas Nasteway”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Thomas Natseway is one of the most renowned miniaturists in Pueblo pottery. Rarely does he make a piece that is over 1″ tall or wide! This miniature is in the shape of a parrot or bird effigy. Many of these (in a larger size) were found throughout the Southwest from ancient times. The parrot is painted with bee-weed and clay slips. Note the precision of the beak and the wings! It is signed on the bottom, “Thomas Nasteway”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Natseway, Thomas
Thomas Natseway is one of the most renowned miniaturists in Pueblo pottery. Rarely does he make a piece that is over 1" tall! Thomas has won numerous awards for his pottery at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market and Gallup Ceremonials.