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Nipshank, Glen – 15″ Tall Jar with Polished Faces (2006)
11.5"w x 15"h
$ 2,500.00
Glen Nipshank (Cree) is known for the organic shapes of his pottery. This large jar is from 2006. It has an asymmetric rim, and there are two carved faces or “masks” on the neck. Each mask is fully polished red. There are two additional carved medallions with a star and swirling cloud. The masks are multi-level in relief and inspired by wooden Cree masks. he remainder of the jar is slipped with a blue-green clay that is vertically polished. There are additional incised areas of design. The piece was pit fired to create the coloration on the surface. The jar is signed “Glen Nipshank”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Glen brings a fascinating non-pueblo perspective to Native pottery.
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Glen Nipshank (Cree) is known for the organic shapes of his pottery. This large jar is from 2006. It has an asymmetric rim, and there are two carved faces or “masks” on the neck. Each mask is fully polished red. There are two additional carved medallions with a star and swirling cloud. The masks are multi-level in relief and inspired by wooden Cree masks. he remainder of the jar is slipped with a blue-green clay that is vertically polished. There are additional incised areas of design. The piece was pit fired to create the coloration on the surface. The jar is signed “Glen Nipshank”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Glen brings a fascinating non-pueblo perspective to Native pottery.