Native American Extraordinary Large Traditional Hopi Poly Chrome Pottery Jar, by Dee Setalla, # 1545 Sold
Description: #1545 Native American Extraordinary Large Traditional Hopi Poly Chrome Pottery Jar, by Dee Setalla. Dee spent approximately 4-5 weeks creating this work of art from the start of acquiring the clay and firing the final piece. A hand written description of the symbology used in the piece and their meanings is also included with this item, making it a true "one of a kind piece".Dimensions: Height-10 1/2 inches x width-11.5 inchesCondition: Excellent for its ageProvenance: Dee StellaBuilding the Pot!!! In Dee’s own words.“Earth clay is dug in rock form, and is put in a bucket with half water and clay. The clay sits overnight. The following day, it will be worked with the hand to make a putty like substance. Once that is completed, it will be poured through a fine thin cloth into another bucket to get out small rocks and sticks. Once poured, the bucket will be poured into a pillow case, tied and set out in the sun until it is a texture to mold with”.“All my pots are built by th