Tso, Jr., Damon – “Dragonflies above Water” Jar, Ribbon

Damon Tso, Jr., is a self-taught potter.  He began making pottery in 2003 and each piece is coil-built and made from clay that he sources from near his home in Buffalo Springs, New Mexico.  This jar has a wide shoulder and a sloping side.  There are four rows of ribs carved into the clay, representing a river.  On top of the ribs are four dragonflies in relief.  The jar was traditionally fired and then covered with pinon-pitch after the firing.  The jar is VERY thin-walled and has a striking coloration from the firing.  It is signed, “Damon Tso, Jr.” on the bottom.  There is a 3rd place ribbon from the 2024 Prescott Indian Art Market.

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Tso, Jr., Damon (b. 1968)

Damon Tso, Jr, (Dine) began making pottery around 2003. He is a cousin of Lucy McKelvy, but he is mostly self-taught. He uses local, native clay to coil-build his pottery. Each piece is traditionally fired and usually has pinon-pitch on the exterior. He has won numerous awards for his pottery over the years.