Talachy, Joe & Thelma – Pojoaque Polychrome Bowl with Lightning Designs (1970s)

4.75"w x 3.5"h

$ 350.00

Joe Talachy (b. 1943) and Thelma Talachy (b. 1942) are two of the few potters from Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico.  Thelma is a sister of Minnie Vigil, Lois Gutierrez, and Gloria Garcia.  Their daughter, Melissa Talachy, is also a well-known potter.  Each piece is coil-built and painted with natural clay slips.  This bowl has a cloud pattern around the rim.  The body of the bowl has lighting, rain, and cloud patterns.  The bowl has SEVEN different colors of clay used for the designs.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Joe & Thelma Talachy”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.