Santa Clara Indian Important Helen Shupla (1928-1985) Blackware Melon Jar Signed

Len Wood's Indian Territory. Mint or Near Mint condition.

6 1/2"d x 4 3/4"ht. High quality example of Helen Shupla's famous melon jar in blackware form. Helen Shupla carved the inside as well as the outside so that the clay walls were consistent across the entire wall at a time when few were making melon jars or were making thick walled pots carved only on the outside. Her expertise at this style became so popular that a group of Helen Shupla's melon jar pots were selected as the cover photo of the pueblo pottery reference book "Talking with the Clay". Notes from Len Wood's Indian Territory Gallery. Shown here is an excellent example of a pot in great condition. Please view photographs attached in listing for a visual representation of this item's condition. Satisfaction and Authenticity is Guaranteed with every order that you place with us. We are a family owned and operated Antique Indian Art Gallery, now celebrating our 47th anniversary. Additional photos are available upon request - Please let us know how we can help you!

The item "Santa Clara Indian Important Helen Shupla (1928-1985) Blackware Melon Jar Signed" is in sale since Monday, April 18, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Pottery". The seller is "indian_territory" and is located in Aliso Viejo, California.

This item can be shipped to United States.

Provenance: Fired-in Signature and Gallery COA Document
Artisan: Helen Shupla (1928-1985)
Origin: Santa Clara Pueblo, NM, USA
Tribal Affiliation: Santa Clara Pueblo Indian
Country//Region of Manufacture: United States