Peynetsa, Anderson – 10″ Tall Red Clay Owl Figure
$ 700.00
This is a large clay owl figure is made by Anderson Peynetsa. The owl is a classically shaped figure for Zuni pottery. The piece is charming with a round body with extended beak, tail, and wings. The piece is fully painted with feathers. In Zuni culture, the owl is the protector of the home and the keeper of the night. He is able to see what others cannot see and is thought to be very observant and perceptive. He is thought to have true wisdom and patience. Anderson has signed the owl on the bottom. It is from 2019 and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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This is a large clay owl figure is made by Anderson Peynetsa. The owl is a classically shaped figure for Zuni pottery. The piece is charming with a round body with extended beak, tail, and wings. The piece is fully painted with feathers. In Zuni culture, the owl is the protector of the home and the keeper of the night. He is able to see what others cannot see and is thought to be very observant and perceptive. He is thought to have true wisdom and patience. Anderson has signed the owl on the bottom. It is from 2019 and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Peynetsa, Anderson
Anderson Peynetsa is the son of Wilma Jean Peynetsa and the brother of Priscilla Peynetsa. He began making pottery in the eighth grade. His pottery involves gathering the clay and the natural pigments used to paint the designs on the pottery from the area around the Zuni Pueblo. Anderson is often aided by his wife, Aurelia, who polishes his pottery before he paints the designs.