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Santa Clara Melon Jar

Creator: Helen Shupla
Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Helen Shupla is considered a "Matriarch" of contemporary pottery from the Santa Clara Pueblo. She is best known for her red melon jars, of which this is an example. This jar has very pleasing color, sinuous form and gracious proportions.

Helen developed an unusual way of forming the ribs of the melon jar. While the clay was still soft, she pushed it out from the inside to form the rib rather than carving it in from the outside. This allowed for a softer curve. This is very difficult to do and thus her melon jars have a distinctive and graceful form.

More Information

Origin:	United States, New Mexico
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Native clay and slip; coiled, polished with a stone or gourd edge, fired over an open fire
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1991
Styles / Movements:	American Indian
Dealer Reference #:	mc1899
Incollect Reference #:	143858

Dimensions

H.	5.75 in;	Diam.	7 in;
H.	14.61 cm;	Diam.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over thirty years, Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC has been nationally recognized as a premier dealer in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer jewelry from Taxco, Mexico.

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