Adrian Vallo (b. 1964) is a grandson of Santana Cerno and Eva Histia.  Barbara and Joseph Cerno are his aunt and uncle and Ergil Vallo (Dalawepi) was his cousin.  Adrian began making pottery when he was twenty years old. This large jar is made from native clay, coil-built and painted with bee-weed and clay slips.  It is inspired by a classic Acoma jar form the 1880s.  The design has a series of interlocking vines and leaves.  There are additional leaves extending up to the rim. The piece is signed on the bottom, “A. Vallo”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is a striking balance of traditional and historic imagery on a very modern form.

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Natseway, Charmae

Charmae Natseway

Charmae Natseway learned to make pottery from her mother, Ethel Shields. While she began making more traditional vessels, her work has evolved to more non-conventional shapes for her "seedpots" over the past decade. She is one of the few potters who can create unique forms and flat surfaces. Charmae has won numerous awards for pottery at Santa Fe Indian Market and other events. Her work is a striking blend of contemporary and traditional designs.

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