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Sanchez, Russell – Gunmetal Jar with Bears and Bear Lid

4.25"w x 3"w x 6.5"h (w/ lid)

$ 5,500.00

Brands:Sanchez, Russell (b. 1963)

This jar by Russell Sanchez is an unusual shape.  It has the form of a water jar but with indented sides.  In the indented areas, there are circular medallions, each with an incised bear.  The bears have a single inset piece of turquoise and they are surrounded by hematite hei-shi beads.  The lid on the jar is also a bear.  The piece is fired to a silvery, gunmetal coloration.  It is signed on the bottom, “Russell”.

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Sanchez, Russell (b. 1963)

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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 was recently a recipient of 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.  His work remains on a continued path of excellence and creativity. Subscribe to New Additions for this artist