Ortiz, Virgil – Miniature Canteen with Checkerboard Star Design (1997)

Virgil Ortiz is known for his innovative style of Cochiti pottery. This small canteen is from 1997. It has a round shape and a flat bottom. The handles are painted with flower designs. The front has a checkerboard star pattern.  It is tightly painted for the size!  The canteen is made from native clay and painted with native clays and wild spinach (black).  It has been traditionally fired outside.  It is signed on the bottom with his name and cypher.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.