Setalla, Stetson – Large 12″ Wide Jar with Bird Tail Design

12.5"w x 7"h

$ 775.00

Stetson Setalla is a grandson of Paqua Naha (Frogwoman) and the son of Pauline Setalla. His brother Dee and sisters Gwen Setalla and Agnes Nahsonhoya also make pottery. Stetson began making pottery at the age of 19.  This large jar has a square opening and a rounded rim.  The shoulder of the jar is painted with bird tail and plant designs.  They are boldly painted and have strong graphics that match the shape of the jar. The jar is painted with bee-weed (black) and red and brown clay slips.  There are slight blushes from the firing. It is signed on the bottom with his name “S. Setalla”.