Ortiz, Virgil – Stargazer Water Jar

9.5"w x 11"h

$ 4,800.00

This jar Virgil Ortiz is part of his “Modernly Ancestral” series.  It continues his story about the Pueblo Revolt 1680/2180.  The jar is beautifully constructed and is an unusual shape with the single spout.  There are Stargazer figures on either side and wildflower patterns near the spout.   The use of the figure and face continues a stylistic component Virgil has used for the past decade.   The jar has the “spirit line” which is a break in the painting on the rim.  It has been traditionally fired and uses native clay, native clay slips and wild spinach (the black).  Virgil certainly continues to be a great innovator among the Pueblo potters!