Nipshank, Glen – Green Jar with Etched Hummingbirds (1999)
$ 300.00
Glen Nipshank (Cree) is known for the organic shapes of his pottery. This jar is coil-built and thin-walled. It is slipped with green clay that is then stone polished to a high shine. There are stylized hummingbirds etched into the clay, encircling the jar. The inside rim is slipped with red clay and note the use of the additional yellow clay on the birds. The coloration from the firing is striking. The jar is signed “Glen Nipshank”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Glen Nipshank (Cree) is known for the organic shapes of his pottery. This jar is coil-built from micaceous clay and outdoor fired. The jar has rounded and indented areas, creating what he calls a “cloud” jar. The opening is asymmetrical as well. The mica adds to the overall appearance of the movement of the clouds. The coloration from the firing is striking. The jar is signed “Glen Nipshank”. Glen brings a fascinating non-pueblo perspective to Native pottery.
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Nipshank, Glen
Glen Nipshank is one of the few Cree potters working today. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts where he learned to make pottery. Recently he won "Best of Pottery" at the 2011 Autry Museum Indian Market in California. Glen continues to win awards at such events and his work continues to be sought after by museums and collectors world wide.