{"title":"More Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tradition of Zuni pottery-making is a rich one, having been practiced for more than a thousand years to produce both functional and ceremonial vessels. By the middle of the last century however, this art form was fairly dormant, having given way to jewelry-making, the main support of the Zuni economy. Over the last fifty years, pottery-making has been revived through ceramics classes at Zuni High School and some dedicated and gifted instructors such as Daisy Hooee Nampeyo, Jenny Laate and Josephine Nahohai. In the mid-1980’s, the Zuni Tribal Arts and Crafts Enterprise sent six Zuni potters to the Smithsonian to study older Zuni pottery. They found inspiration in viewing the old anew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional Zuni designs include water symbols such as tadpoles, frogs, dragonflies and the Zuni “rain bird,” as well as flower rosettes and deer with heartlines. Traditional forms include the stepped-edge cornmeal bowl (also known as cloud or prayer bowls), bird effigies and vessels in such forms. Sculptural appliqué is a common feature in traditional and contemporary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, we find the next generations of Zuni potters actively combining traditional and contemporary design and process. Many, such as the Kalestewas, Peynestsa and Nahohai family members still dig their own clay and gather organic materials to create natural paints. Some elect to minimize mishaps by using an electric kiln rather than outdoor pit-firing. Others, such as multi-dimensional artist Alan Lasiloo, experiment with such variables as firing techniques and clay types to produce a unique appearance. No matter where these artists place themselves in the evolving tradition of Zuni pottery-making, or how many awards they may receive, they all consider it the greatest honor to be asked by a religious entity to make a ceremonial piece, and they are glad to see their pots carried on the heads of the famous Zuni Olla Maidens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shalako-pottery-jar","title":"\"Shalako\" Pottery Jar","description":"Honored master pueblo potter Les Namingha has brought together traditional and contemporary techniques, such as hand-building with Hopi clay and the use of complimentary acrylic paints to create a collectible \"Shalako\" pottery jar. Circa 2015, this masterwork features four Shalako. An important religious katsina ceremony takes place once a year at Zuni Pueblo in which Shalako makes an appearance. A beloved messenger from the Rain Gods, Shalako stands ten feet tall. Don't miss this rare showpiece by Les Namingha, an award-winning creative. Approximately 12 1\/2\" tall, 11\" long and 11\" deep jar. Signed by the artist. ","brand":"Les Namingha, Zuni-Tewa-Hopi","offers":[{"title":"Shalako \/ Clay","offer_id":32661008154709,"sku":"","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LesNamingha-shalako-jarv5.jpg?v=1760714344"},{"product_id":"kolowisi-frog-tadpole-pottery-bowl","title":"Kolowisi, Frog \u0026 Tadpole Pottery Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eLife-giving water is represented in this approximately 5 1\/2\" tall, 8 1\/2\" wide and 9\" deep pottery bowl. Perfectly imperfect, it is all hand-coiled with natural clay and hand-painted with mineral paints by renowned Zuni potter Carlos Laate with the help of his late jeweler wife Roxanne Seoutewa. Water creatures abound, such as squirmy tadpoles that swim freely with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/frog\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eFrog\u003c\/a\u003e companions. Inside this wonderful bowl, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kolowisi\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eKolowisi\u003c\/a\u003e who represents the Guardian of the waterways, moves to and fro. Signed by the artists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlos Laate \u0026 Roxanne Seoutewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32988609413205,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/CarlosLaate-clay-Kolowisi-pottry-bowlv3.jpg?v=1770829792"},{"product_id":"butterfly-pottery-wine-glasses","title":"Butterfly Wine Goblets","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoted Zuni potter Noreen Simplicio's first clay lessons were over 35 years ago, from Jennie Laate and Angelina Medina, both inspirational educators in the Zuni school system. Her latest offering is a stunning pair of ceramic bisque ware wine glasses or goblets adorned with \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/butterfly\"\u003eButterfly\u003c\/a\u003e and floral motifs hand painted from ceramic paints. These exquisite glasses are glazed and food safe, the perfect 2-piece set for any special occasion or to enjoy daily. Each goblet is approximately 6 1\/2\" tall, 3 3\/8\" wide and 3 1\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noreen Simplicio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41772861456469,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/NoreenSimplicio-ceramic-wine-glasses-set.jpg?v=1760548127"},{"product_id":"seed-preservation-pottery","title":"Seed Preservation Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the old days, vital crop seeds like \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e, beans and squash were stored in protective seed pottery jars, kept safe for the next planting season. Sometimes the seed potteries were painted with designs that symbolized a deep connection to Mother Earth, prayers for rain and prosperous harvests. They continue to be made today appreciated for their original use as well as their beauty. Kenneth Epaloose's handmade seed pottery jar is from natural clay and mineral pigments. Approximately 4\" long, 4\" wide and 2\" tall. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Epaloose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41946250936405,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KennethEpaloose-clay-seed-potteryv2.jpg?v=1772034726"},{"product_id":"large-zuni-rainbird-pottery","title":"Large Zuni Rainbird Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward-winning Zuni potters Anderson Peynetsa and his son Jamie Peynetsa collaborated in the creation of an incredible olla pottery inspired from old Zuni ceramics but with a stunning contemporary flair. It is sensuously formed from natural clay they harvest and process. Slipped with white paint, bold pigments depict a rhythmic design of Rainbirds who are known as The Bringer Of Life representing prayers for rain and snow. Zuni blossoms and other striking imagery are a visual language of traditional ways. A beautiful size at approximately 12 1\/2\" long, 12 1\/2\" wide and 9\" tall. Signed by the artists. \u003cem\u003ePlease note there will be additional shipping charges that will be invoiced separately. \u003c\/em\u003eA quick click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/pottery?variant=23208016281685\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e will take you to a wonderful write up about Zuni pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anderson Jamie Peynetsa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41990735036501,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/A_AJPeynetsa-rainbird-pottery-ollav3.jpg?v=1774556842"},{"product_id":"owl-dragonfly-friend-pottery","title":"Owl \u0026 Dragonfly Friend Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural clay and paints from the sacred Zuni mountains were collected and processed by renowned potter Anderson Jamie Peynetsa to create a nicely-sized hooting \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/owl\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eOwl\u003c\/a\u003e. Exquisitely painted plumage is layered like velvety-soft downy feathers overlaid with an airy \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dragonfly\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e companion. Sculptural clay appliqué seen on the precious wings, tail feathers, open beak and tufts demonstrate wondrous dimensionality in clay. Approximately 6\" tall, 6 1\/2\" wide and 5 7\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to read about wonderful Zuni pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anderson Jamie Peynetsa","offers":[{"title":"Owl \/ Clay","offer_id":42104103534677,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AndersonJamiePeynetsa-owl-pottery2.jpg?v=1769644889"},{"product_id":"deer-in-his-house-wedding-vase-2","title":"Deer In His House Wedding Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tradition of Zuni pottery has been practiced for more than a thousand years in the making of both functional and ceremonial vessels. Noted potter Carlos Laate said \"When I go to harvest the clay, I take some food offerings, some cornmeal offerings, and do a little bit of praying to Mother Earth asking a little bit of her skin to work with. I only take what I need.\" Materials utilized in his original pottery works are handmade brushes, natural clay, yucca plant and mineral pigments. His hand-coiled wedding vase is painted with the traditional \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/deer\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e In His House motif, stunning rosettes and Zuni Rainbird designs. This approximately 8 3\/8\" tall, 6 1\/8\" wide and 5 5\/8\" deep vase would make a wonderful wedding or anniversary present. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to read about Zuni pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlos Laate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42173073588309,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CarlosLaate-pottery-wedding-vase.jpg?v=1772040036"},{"product_id":"baby-learning-to-fly-pottery","title":"\"Baby Learning To Fly\" Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterflies hold an important place in Angelina Medina's heart. On a recent visit to our Keshi gallery, we had the pleasure to listen to her profound insights and life experiences as an 82-year-old artist. She's also a noted educator who shares words of humanity and the human spirit in her pottery pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Baby Learning To Fly\" celebrates the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/butterfly\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eButterfly\u003c\/a\u003e messenger in a handmade clay-work that's contemporary and spiritual. She shared that memories are connected in the work she does. One day on a meditative walk in Zuni to pray and make connection, a gentle monarch butterfly appeared, lingering and dancing around her head. Several more butterflies came and hovered close, which Angelina said was a blessing because they are messengers who carry words to particular beings. Here we see several stunning clay appliqué butterflies who rest near a colorful flower patch as they teach their baby to fly. She said flowers have a purpose in life too, a reason for being, they are important. She traded the yellow and green paints with a fellow potter. A Rainbird element is also beautifully painted on this approximtely 6 7\/8\" long, 6 7\/8\" wide and roughly 3 3\/4\" tall collectible pottery that brightens the day. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angelina Medina, Zia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42230879584341,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AngelinaMedina-clay-_BabyLearningtoFly_v5.jpg?v=1773257041"},{"product_id":"duck-deer-pottery","title":"Duck \u0026 Deer Pottery","description":"Natural clay and paints from the sacred Zuni mountains were collected and processed by renowned potter Anderson Peynetsa to create an approximately 6 1\/2\" tall, 3 3\/8\" wide and 4 7\/8\" deep dynamic duck pottery. A stylized crest, graphic eye rings, dotted bill and curled tail feathers provide wondrous dimensionality. The traditional \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/deer\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e In His House motif is hand-painted. For the A:Shiwi (Zuni) ducks are revered because they swim in water, walk on land and fly in the air. They're also the keenest travelers knowing all the ways in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/six-direction-group\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eSix Directions\u003c\/a\u003e. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for information on Zuni pottery.","brand":"Anderson Peynetsa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42445381402709,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AndersonPeynetsa-deer-duck-pottery3v2.jpg?v=1777648195"},{"product_id":"deer-rainbird-pottery","title":"Deer \u0026 Rainbird Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the A:Shiwi (Zuni), a rich tradition of pottery-making has been practiced for more than a thousand years to produce both functional and ceremonial vessels. By the middle of the last century however, this art form was fairly dormant having given way to jewelry-making, the main support of the Zuni economy. Over the last fifty years, pottery-making has been revived through ceramics classes at Zuni High School and some dedicated instructors such as Daisy Hooee Nampeyo, Jennie Laate and Josephine Nahohai. Noreen Simplicio has been making pottery for over 35 years having been taught by Jennie Laate and Angelina Medina back then. Noreen's natural clay and pigments pottery has Zuni designs including the \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/deer\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e In His House and Rainbird motifs, harmonizing in an approximately 6 3\/4\" long, 6 3\/4\" wide and roughly 5 1\/2\" tall handmade collectible work. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noreen Simplicio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42476554715221,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/NoreenSimplicio-deer-rainbird-pot2v3.jpg?v=1778270262"},{"product_id":"monsoon-frogs-small-pottery-bowl","title":"Monsoon Frogs Small Pottery Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs harbingers of rain, a trio of tiny joyful frogs wait patiently for the monsoon moisture to fill their little pottery bowl. Each personality-plus \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/frog\"\u003eFrog\u003c\/a\u003e was finely painted with natural pigments on white slip. A delightful natural clay treasure by noted potter Noreen Simplicio measuring approximately 2\" long, 2\" wide and 1 1\/4\" tall. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-pottery\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for more information on wonderful Zuni pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noreen Simplicio","offers":[{"title":"Frog \/ Clay","offer_id":42498538897493,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/NoreenSimplicio-frog-bowl2v2.jpg?v=1778778254"},{"product_id":"night-grandfather-pottery-owl-1","title":"Night Grandfather Pottery Owl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed from rich natural clay and pigments, Davis Coonsis has made a delightful pottery \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/owl\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eOwl\u003c\/a\u003e with lovely layered plumage, three dimensional wings and a wide-eyed expression reflective of the fact that an owl can see what others cannot. Sweet tufts and a great beak are other wonderful features. In Zuni many homes have a pottery Night Grandfather Owl watching over them. About 3 1\/4\" tall, 3 5\/8\" wide and 3 1\/4\" deep. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to read about wonderful Zuni pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Davis Coonsis","offers":[{"title":"Owl \/ Clay","offer_id":42518004760661,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DavisCoonsis-clay-pottery-owl_76773356-179d-4b30-9013-a54c7bb2baf9.jpg?v=1779299537"},{"product_id":"rhythmic-symmetry-seed-pottery","title":"Rhythmic Symmetry Seed Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eLisa Little lives in Acoma, New Mexico. She's of Cheyenne, Arapaho and Seminole Creek ancestry. Her late mother-in-law award-winning potter Rachel Concho taught her how to make pottery. Rachel was a wonderful artist born into the Roadrunner Clan in Acoma Pueblo in 1936. She learned the art from her mother Santana Cerno. Stunning designs are inspired from old Acoma pot shards as well as ancient Mimbres potteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa skillfully formed a natural clay and pigments seed pottery adorning it with rhythmic symmetry that's beautifully balanced. In the old days precious life-giving seeds were everything. They were carefully stored inside the vessels which had tiny openings to keep collected seeds safe from hungry beings. When the spring season arrived, they were broken open so the seeds could be planted. Dimensions of this collectible piece are approximately 3\" long, 3\" wide and 2 1\/4\" tall. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Little, Cheyenne-Arapaho-Seminole Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42567805435989,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LLittle-clay-seed-pottery5v2.jpg?v=1780506990"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/pottery\/animal-flower.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}