NATIVE AMERICAN LAGUNA POTTERY OLLA BY MIRIAM DAVIS

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Brilliantly constructed by hand from natural clay, the pot is covered in intricate polychrome designs.  Laguna potter, Miriam Davis made this outstanding olla.  Miriam was born on December 3, 1952 in New Mexico.  She is a self-taught Laguna Pueblo potter who is known for her intricate geometric designs.   A unique addition to any pottery or Native American art collection.  Signed

6  7/8” tall x 7  1/2″ long x 7  1/2″ wide

Artist card included

Laguna is the largest Keresan speaking Pueblo, with around eight thousand members.  Laguna Pueblo comprises six major villages, Laguna, Paguate, Encinal, Mesita, Seama, and Paraje, scattered over many acres with the political center at Laguna.  In the 1970s, the traditional craft of pottery making was re-established.  Fine work in red, yellow, and orange geometric designs, similar to Acoma work, was created by a number of artists.  Painters and jewelry makers have begun to work again in the ancient crafts, but they are bringing a modern note in the innovative designs and techniques which set their work apart from many other artists.

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