American Indian Pottery : Native American Hopi Pottery Jar by Steven Lucas #71

American Indian Pottery 71. Description: Graceful poly chrome pottery jar with fine avian forms on the shoulder. Very good condition. 6" x 6" . Steve Lucas is the great -grandson of Nampeyo, grandson of Rachel Namingha Nampeyo and brother of Karen Lucas. He is recognized as one of the premier Hopi potters of today for his outstanding and innovative art work. He consistently wins blue ribbons and this year he won best of pottery at the Santa Fe Indian Market. His works are created in the traditional ways of Hopi potters and of his great-great grandmother Nampeyo. Steve uses all natural clay's to hand coil his pottery, natural pigments to create designs and outdoor firing to give his art the wonderful blush that adds much so beauty. Another characteristic of Steve's fine work is the high polished glow which most pieces exhibit. This is achieved through many hours of diligent polishing using a small, smooth stone. Most of his designs are based on old Sikyatki shards that he studies for in