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Williams, Lorraine – Large Wide Shoulder Jar with Sun and Moon Designs (1990s)
14"w x 9"h
$ 1,200.00
This is a traditional jar by Lorraine Williams. It has a low, sharp shoulder and short neck with a turned-out rim. The top of the shoulder it etched with a sun on one side and the moon on the other. Separating them are stars. The jar was traditionally fired to create the surface colorations. After the piece is fired, it is covered in pinon pitch, which is typical of all traditional Navajo pottery, harkening back to when it was utilitarian. The jar is signed on the bottom, “LW”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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This is a traditional jar by Lorraine Williams. It has a low, sharp shoulder and short neck with a turned-out rim. The top of the shoulder it etched with a sun on one side and the moon on the other. Separating them are stars. The jar was traditionally fired to create the surface colorations. After the piece is fired, it is covered in pinon pitch, which is typical of all traditional Navajo pottery, harkening back to when it was utilitarian. The jar is signed on the bottom, “LW”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Williams, Lorraine (1955-2024)