NATIVE AMERICAN JEMEZ/TAOS POTTERY BEAR STORYTELLER BY ANTOINETTE CONCHA

Description

This wonderfully painted bear storyteller was handmade by potter Antoinette Concha.  Antoinette was born into the Water Clan at Jemez Pueblo in 1964 (her tribal affiliation is both Jemez and Taos).   She has been making pottery since 1976.   She is the daughter of Alma Concha Loretto Maestas and Delfino Concha.   Signed

4  1/4” tall x 2  7/8″ long x 2  3/4″

Artist card included

Within the Jemez Pueblo there are many exceptional potters.  The work is generally characterized by the buff and red clays used, and the range of styles and subjects.   Storyteller, figures, sgrafitto designs, wedding vases, and melon pots are a few of their favorites.  Before the arrival of the Spanish, Jemez was known for its traditional black-on-white ware, but production of this type of pottery died out in the early 18th century.  There was a revival of Jemez pottery-making in the early 20th century inspired and influenced by Zia pottery designs, but it was not until the 1960’s and 70’s that a significant number of Jemez potters began producing high-quality work using traditional methods.

Additional information

Weight	1 lbs

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