Sanchez, Russell – Black & Green Asymmetric Jar

3.75"w x 4.5"h

$ 2,600.00

This asymmetric jar Russell Sanchez is from around 2001.  It is one of his classic asymmetric forms with a sharp edge and an indented side.  The entire piece is fully polished black. The top half has been “two-toned” black and green.  There is a band of silver leaf which extends around the jar.  It is surrounded by two bands of shell and turquoise hei-shi beads.  The bottom half of the bowl has a series of stylized San Ildefonso flower and leaf designs.  This was a period when Russell was experimenting with these types of designs and giving them a more contemporary flare.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.