Native American Melon Swirl Bowl Jemez Pueblo Pottery Signed L Loretto Tosa

This beautiful Native American pottery piece from the Jemez Pueblo is a true work of art. Handmade by traditional coil method, hand carved, painted and stone polished by artisan Laverne Loretto-Tosa, this piece showcases the rich culture and heritage of Native Americans. This polished tanware melon bowl with 16 carved swirls each with a painted design at the top of each swirl along the shoulder. It is signed L Loretto-Toya at the base. The intricate details and unique design of the pottery make it a valuable addition to any collection. Melon Swirl Bowl - 16 Swirls. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Some irregularities which a common for handmade pottery. Please enlarge photos and look at them carefully as they are a large part of the description.

Born in 1964, Laverne Loretto-Tosa is from the Jemez Pueblo in Central-Northern New Mexico. She works with clay in a traditional way, in coils, and polishes it with a special kind of rock and some water, which gives her pots a satin finish. Many of the motifs that she paints are very symbolic, which is traditional of Jemez Pueblo pottery. Laverne has been making pottery since 1985, combining stone polishing with tan slip applied with precision.

Many of her pots are highly geometric, with sharp lines and precise application. Source: Canton Museum of Art Collection - Biography. All my pottery are traditionally fired outside with dry cedar wood then hand painted with my own unique designs representing strength, love, and harmony. Each pot is its own being with symbols signifying our connection with Mother Earth. With my talent, I've been able to show my work at various art shows around the country. I've participated in the yearly Santa Fe Indian Market, Colorado Indian Market, Prescott Indian Market, Haskell Indian Market, Santo Domingo Indian Market, the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market and SWAIA Winter Market.

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