Description
A charming addition to any art or pottery collection. Birdell “Vine Flower” Bourdon from the Santa Clara Pueblo, made this pottery bear with natural clay. Birdell continues a long tradition of hand coiling pottery. She was taught the traditional methods by her mother, Marie Sisneros Askan, and she has been making pottery since the of age 10. Birdell specializes in highly polished blackware in a wide variety of forms.
2 1/8” tall x 3 3/4″ long x 2 5/8″
Artist card included
The Santa Clara Pueblo of New Mexico is the largest of 19 Pueblos in the state. It is situated in the Rio Grande River Valley. Among the arts practiced at Santa Clara Pueblo, pottery is one of the most well-known. Santa Clara Pueblo potters are known for their black polished and red polished pottery in a distinctive style, especially the use of incised work. “Knife-wing” or eagle feather designs are common on Santa Clara pottery.
Additional information
| Weight | .5 lbs |
|---|
Returns and Exchanges
There are a few important things to keep in mind when returning a product you purchased. Please contact us within 3 days of delivery and return the item by mail within 14 calendar days of receiving it.- You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it.
- Only items that have been purchased directly from Us.
- Please ensure that the item you are returning is repackaged with all elements.
Ship your item back to Us
Firstly Print and return this Returns Form to: Po Box 33114 Santa Fe, NM 87594 Please remember to ensure that the item you are returning is repackaged with all elements. For more information, view our full Returns and Exchanges information.Related Products
Quick View
Native American Laguna Pottery Olla by Miriam Davis
Brilliantly constructed by hand from natural clay, the pot is covered in intricate 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...
Quick View
Native American Zuni Pottery by Tonia Fontenelle
Zuni potter, Tonia Fontenelle hand crafted this amazing pottery. Decorated with deer, dragonflies, and designs, this polychrome pot would be a lovely addition to any pottery or Native American art collection. Signed 6 1/2” tall x 8 1/2″ long x 8 1/2″ wide The pottery is new but hand made...
Quick View
Pottery Vase by Loretta Joe Acoma
Brilliantly constructed by hand from natural clay, this polychrome pot is covered in intricate designs. Acoma potter, Loretta Joe made this beautiful pot. A unique addition to any pottery or Native American art collection. Signed 7 1/4” tall x 9 1/2″ long x 9 1/2″ wide Artist card included Acoma...
Quick View
Bear by Birdell “Vine Flower” Bourdon Santa Clara Pottery
A charming addition to any art or pottery collection. Birdell “Vine Flower” Bourdon from the Santa Clara Pueblo, made this pottery bear with natural clay. Birdell continues a long tradition of hand coiling pottery. She was taught the traditional methods by her mother, Marie Sisneros Askan, and she has been...
Quick View
Pottery Vase by Marjorie Joe Navajo
This colorful pottery vase was created by Navajo potter Marjorie Joe. Navajo pottery is is made through a process by which clay is poured into a mold, hand painted and hand etched by the potter, and then fired in a kiln. Each piece of pottery is beautiful and unique. Signed...
Quick View
Native American Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Chrislyn Fragua
This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Chrislyn Fragua and depicts a woman with three children. Chrislyn uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Chrislyn’s storytellers have their mouths open. Storytellers represent the passing down of...
Quick View
Native American Jemez Pottery Vase by Emma Yepa
This exquisite vase was handmade by Emma Yepa from Jemez Pueblo. Emma was born in 1968, and she has been an active artist since 1987. She specializes in swirl melon designs. She gathers her natural materials from Jemez, and fires the pottery traditionally outdoors and in a kiln. Emma learned...
Quick View
Native American Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Chrislyn Fragua
This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Chrislyn Fragua and depicts a woman holding a child and a baby. Chrislyn uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Chrislyn’s storytellers have their mouths open. Storytellers represent the...
Quick View
Pottery Storyteller by Chrislyn Fragua Jemez
This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Chrislyn Fragua and depicts a woman with a baby and a child with a basketball. Chrislyn uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Chrislyn’s storytellers have their mouths open. ...
Quick View
Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Anissa Fragua
This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Anissa Fragua and depicts a woman holding a child and a wedding basket. Anissa uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Anissa’s storytellers have their mouths open. Storytellers represent the...