Zuni Pottery Owl: Zuni Pottery Owl by Nellie Bica, #715 Sold

#715 Description: ZUNI POTTERY FIGURE - Standing Owl in painted terra cotta by Zuni potter Nellie Bica, mid 20th c, Dimensions: 3 1/2" tall, Condition: Good condition overall given age, with minor soiling. Provenance: This piece came from the THE NANCY PRINCE COLLECTION. Nancy Prince, art educator, artist, antique dealer, and published author, has been a collector of Native American art and respected member of the antiques community for over 45 years. Items from her extensive collections have been displayed in Native American exhibitions at the University of Maines Hudson Museum in Orono, ME and at the Portland (ME) Historical Society. Born in Quincy, IL and raised in Bronxville, NY, her interest in Native arts began during childhood summer vacations with her aunt, who traveled as a handwork instructor for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. While visiting various reservations, she developed a deep appreciation for the artwork created there. Her art focused education, included courses at Ben