{"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=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/frog\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eFrog\u003c\/a\u003e companions. Inside this wonderful bowl, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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-ollav5.jpg?v=1774556842"},{"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 class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/butterfly\"\u003eButterfly\u003c\/a\u003e messenger in a handmade clay-work that's contemporary and spiritual. She said it \"depicts Pueblo teachings related to parental duties and responsibilities, not only to its own young, but to extended families and community.\" She shared that memories are connected in her work and that 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 on the rim of the bowl. The baby butterfly stands at the precipice, flanked by both guiding parents. 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. Painted patterns \"symbolize flight and movement: zig-zagging through uncertainty, moving in any direction, and navigating the up-and-down motions of life. They represent the testing and experimenting that every child must endure to master independence.\" Approximately 6 7\/8\" long, 6 7\/8\" wide and roughly 3 3\/4\" tall, from traditional clay painted with natural earth pigments. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angelina Medina, Acoma-Zia-Zuni","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":"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=\"\/en-ca\/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-pottery5v3.jpg?v=1780506990"},{"product_id":"pottery-eagle","title":"Pottery Eagle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDH Mavapu is a great potter from Zuni with Hopi ties known for creative potteries that bring a fresh perspective to the traditional medium. He studied with noted Zuni artists Phil Hughte and the late Jennie Laate. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/eagle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eEagle\u003c\/a\u003e is skillfully formed from natural clay with sweeping wings, tail feathers and hooked beak presented in three-dimensions. The collectible pottery is colorfully adorned with mostly natural pigments as well as ceramic paints. About 6 1\/2\" tall, 7\" wide and 5\" deep. Signed by the artist with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn\u003c\/a\u003e motif and the word Mu:Shiwi which means Hopi-Zuni.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DH Mavapu, Zuni-Hopi","offers":[{"title":"Eagle \/ Clay","offer_id":42859879989333,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DH-Mavapu-pottery-eagle.jpg?v=1786468866"},{"product_id":"night-grandfather-pottery-owl-2","title":"Night Grandfather Pottery Owl","description":"Erma Kalestewa Homer's natural clay and mineral pigments guardian \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/owl\"\u003eOwl\u003c\/a\u003e can watch over your home. In Zuni many residences have a pottery Night Grandfather looking over the house. Hand-formed and hand-painted, this delightful small raptor is approximately 2 5\/8\" tall, 2\" wide and 2\" deep. 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 to read about wonderful Zuni pottery.","brand":"Erma Kalestewa Homer","offers":[{"title":"Owl \/ Clay","offer_id":42885269815381,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/EKH-clay-owl15v6.jpg?v=1787091526"},{"product_id":"natures-message","title":"\"Nature's Message\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAngelina Medina recently shared that her wonderful pottery creations are \"spiritual experiences. The butterflies for instance. They are messengers, they carry the messages to beings who specialize in whatever a person is asking for or about.\" Her latest offering is a stunning pottery plate titled \"Nature's Message\" honoring the \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/butterfly\"\u003eButterfly\u003c\/a\u003e who is a relative embarking on a journey to bring comfort to others. We love the highly-detailed wings, bird spirit and bountiful flowers emerging from Mother Earth. About 10 1\/2\" long, 10 1\/2\" wide and 5\/8\" tall, made from natural clay including mica clay and earth-toned pigments. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angelina Medina, Acoma-Zia-Zuni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42892834472021,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/Angelina-Medina-clay-_Nature_s-Message.jpg?v=1787261365"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/en-ca\/collections\/pottery\/animal-eagle.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}