Red Starr, Elmer – Red Water Jar with Deer and Coral Insets (1981)

1.5"w x 2"h

$ 225.00

Red Starr (Sioux) was married to Santa Clara potter Harriet Tafoya and learned to make Santa Clara pottery.  This small red water jar is fully polished.  There are two medallions, each etched with a deer.  Separating them are eagle feather designs.  Around the neck are four etched eagle feathers, each with an inset piece of coral.  The jar was fired to a red coloration.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Red Starr”.