Tafoya, Stephanie – “Under My Wing” Swirling Eight Large Feathers Bowl

4.25"w x 3.75"h

$ 1,200.00

Stephanie Tafoya is a 30-year-old great-granddaughter of Margaret Tafoya, a granddaughter of Lee Tafoya, and the daughter of Mel Tafoya. She has learned to make pottery from her aunt, Linda Tafoya-Sanchez.  Each piece is coil-built, carved, stone polished, and traditionally fired.  This piece was inspired by her pet parrot. There are eight sections of carved feathers, extending from the rim to the base.  They alternate between polished sections and matte sections. The matte sections are incised with details before the firing, creating a striking appearance.  The bowl was traditionally fired.  Her name in Tewa is “Khung Be”, which means Holly Berry. This is a hallmark she also puts on her pottery.