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San Ildefonso polychrome vase by Russell Sanchez, 1995

Creator: Russell Sanchez
Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Russell Sanchez is a well-recognized artist from San Ildefonso. He learned to pot from his great aunt, Rose Gonzales. He has been awarded numerous awards including Best of Division in Santa Fe and Best of Division of Heard.

Sanchez uses native clay and, forms and fires his pots in the traditional manner. At the same time, he is known for being an innovator and he has spent his career experimenting with forms, designs, and materials.

This pot exemplifies all these features. The glow of the background slip sets off the naturalistic scenes of bears along with the juxtoposition of bears and hand images. To my eye, this is one of the most beautiful contemporary pots that I have seen.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed: Russell Sanchez 1995
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	slipped with variety of colored clays, fired in traditional manner
Condition:	Good. excellent condition
Creation Date:	1995
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	MC2192
Incollect Reference #:	354277

Dimensions

H.	10 in;	Diam.	7.875 in;
H.	25.4 cm;	Diam.	20 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.