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Sanchez, Russell – Black and Green Jar with Avanyu, Bear Medallion and Lid
4"w x 4.5"h (w/ lid)
$ 5,200.00
Russell Sanchez continues to be one of the true innovators in Pueblo pottery. Each piece is coil-built, stone-polished, and traditionally fired. The shape of this jar was inspired by the work of Russell’s great-aunt, Rose Gonzales. The jar has a round body. There is a single medallion that is slipped with green clay and has a bear. Around the neck is an avanyu and around the shoulder are seven bear paws. The jar was fired a nearly-gunmetal silvery coloration. After the firing, there are inset turquoise stones in the bear paws and a piece of green turquoise in the bear. There are inset hei-shi beads around the medallion. The lid has a triangular shape with inset hei-shi beads. Both the lid and the jar are signed, “Russell”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Russell Sanchez continues to be one of the true innovators in Pueblo pottery. Each piece is coil-built, stone-polished, and traditionally fired. The shape of this jar was inspired by the work of Russell’s great-aunt, Rose Gonzales. The jar has a round body. There is a single medallion that is slipped with green clay and has a bear. Around the neck is an avanyu and around the shoulder are seven bear paws. The jar was fired a nearly-gunmetal silvery coloration. After the firing, there are inset turquoise stones in the bear paws and a piece of green turquoise in the bear. There are inset hei-shi beads around the medallion. The lid has a triangular shape with inset hei-shi beads. Both the lid and the jar are signed, “Russell”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.