Native American Zia Pueblo Pottery : 1950's Zia Pueblo Bird Polychrome Olla by Sofia Medina #249 Sold

Native American Zia Pueblo Pottery 249. Description: Native American, Zia pueblo pottery. From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ, Estate. A 1950's Zia Pueblo Bird Olla by Sofia Medina (1932-2010), measures 10''H x 12''D, features 3 Zia Birds amidst traditional geometric and abstract designs, heavy walled, designed in 3 quadrants featuring 3 Zia birds around bowl, signed by artist on side of olla ''Sofia Medina Zia'', Artist Bio: Sofia Medina (1932-2010) ''When Sofia Medina passed on in 2010, she left behind half a century of recognition as Zia's leading potter and the further honor of a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Indian Market- the highest acclaim a Native American artist can achieve.'' Excellent condition. "Sofia Medina and Lois Medina are a mother and daughter team which with combined efforts produce some of the finest Zia Pueblo pottery around today. Sofia was born in 1932 and Lois was born in 1959. Sofia has been making pottery since 1963. Trinidad Med