Youngblood, Nancy – Mini Lidded Bowl with 36 Feathers, Avanyu & Ribbons (1982)

2.25"w x 2.25"h (w/ lid)

$ 2,200.00

Simple perfection for Nancy Youngblood.  This amazing miniature bowl is from 1982 and it reflects why Nancy has been such a force in Pueblo pottery for over 30 years. The mini bowl has 36 carved feathers around the top of the bowl. There is a deeply carved avanyu around the shoulder of the piece.  Take a close look at how deeply it is carved, it is astounding!  The mini lid is perfectly in the opening.  The bowl is highly polished to a stunning shine.  The bowl has two ribbons, a first place from Santa Fe Indian Market and then a Best of Division ribbon as well!  This is definitely a rare find, not only such a deeply carved and complicated miniature, but also the historic importance with the two ribbons!  It is in perfect condition, with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Nancy Youngblood Cutler”.    I’ll just say it again, simple. perfection.