Red Starr, Elmer – Bowl with Bear, Sun and Feather Designs (1983)

2.75"w x 2.5"h

$ 275.00

Red Starr (Sioux) was married to Santa Clara potter Harriet Tafoya and learned to make Santa Clara pottery.  This bowl is coil built and highly polished.  It is from 1983.  The rim of the bowl is etched with a feather pattern.  On one side there is a medallion with a Sun and the opposite side has a realistic bear etched into the clay.  Separating the medallions is a bear paw and a feather bundle.  There are inset pieces of turquoise and coral.  The bowl is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay.  Shipping is included.