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Sanchez, Russell – Black-and-Green Jar with Old-Style Clouds, Bear Paws, Lid and 205 Stones
5.5"w x 8"h (w/ lid)
$ 9,500.00
Russell Sanchez continues to be one of the true innovators in Pueblo pottery. Each piece is coil-built, stone-polished, and traditionally fired. This large water jar is a classic shape with a round body and an elongated neck. The entire piece is fully polished. The body of the jar is etched with old-style traditional San Ildefonso cloud designs. The neck of the jar is two-toned green with etched bear paws. There are inset hematite and turquoise stones. The neck of the jar has three inset rows of turquoise hei-shi beads. Near the base are two rows of hematite hei-shi beads. At the bottom of the jar, Russell has 16 indented gourd designs. They are all fully polished and are a perfect addition to the overall jar. The jar has a carved lid with a diamond shaped opening and the top is two-toned sienna. The entire piece and lid have 205 inset stones! The silvery gunmetal coloration of the jar from the firing adds to the dramatic appearance of the piece. All the stones are inset after firing. The jar is elegant in shape and design with a modern strength. It is signed, “Russell ’25”.
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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. This large water jar is a classic shape with a round body and an elongated neck. The entire piece is fully polished. The body of the jar is etched with old-style traditional San Ildefonso cloud designs. The neck of the jar is two-toned green with etched bear paws. There are inset hematite and turquoise stones. The neck of the jar has three inset rows of turquoise hei-shi beads. Near the base are two rows of hematite hei-shi beads. The jar has a carved lid with a diamond shaped opening and the top is two-toned sienna. The entire piece and lid have 205 inset stones! The silvery gunmetal coloration of the jar from the firing adds to the dramatic appearance of the piece. All the stones are inset after firing. The jar is elegant in shape and design with a modern strength. It is signed, “Russell ’25”.
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Russell Sanchez
Russell Sanchez (b. 1963) continues to be one of the master innovators in Pueblo pottery. He creates each piece perfectly hand-coiled, stone polished, then etched, inlaid, designed, and fired with traditional Native American pottery methods. Russell learned to make pottery from his great-aunt, noted potter and pottery matriarch Rose Gonzales (1900-1989.) He started making pottery at the early age of 12 years old on the San Ildefonso Pueblo.
Russell has received numerous awards and recognition for his pottery throughout his career, including such distinctions as 'Best of Division' at both the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Indian Market. In 2007, Native Peoples Magazine presented Russell's art in the feature article of the Fall issue. In 2011, Russell was awarded the exclusive 'Tony Da Award' for Pottery in Santa Fe. Russell recently received the 'New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in Art 2017. In 2019, he won "Best of Pottery" at Santa Fe Indian Market. At the same time, he was involved in a major exhibition of historic San Ildefonso pottery at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, NM. In 2022, he won Best of Pottery and Best of Show at the Santa Fe Indian Market. His work remains on a continued path of excellence and creativity.
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