NATIVE AMERICAN JEMEZ POTTERY HUMMINGBIRD VASE BY LORRAINE CHINANA

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View NATIVE AMERICAN JEMEZ POTTERY HUMMINGBIRD VASE BY LORRAINE CHINANA with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. She was inspired to learn and continue the long lived tradition of working with clay from her grandmother, Reyes S. Toya. The work is generally characterized by the buff and red clays used, and the range of styles and subjects. NATIVE AMERICAN JEMEZ POTTERY HUMMINGBIRD VASE BY LORRAINE CHINANA Jemez potter Lorraine Chinana made this gorgeous Hummingbird vase.  Lorraine was born into the Jemez Pueblo in 1955.   She was inspired to learn and continue the long lived tradition of working with clay from her grandmother, Reyes S. Toya.  A great addition to your Native American art or pottery collection.  Signed 3  1/2” tall x 3  1/4″ long x 3″ wide Artist card included The pottery is new but hand made and painted, so there may be imperfections.  We try to capture every side in the photos but if you have any questions, please contact us.   Within the Jemez Pueblo there are many exceptional potters.  The work is generally characterized by the buff and red clays used, and the range of styles and subjects.   Storyteller, figures, sgrafitto designs, wedding vases, and melon pots are a few of their favorites.  Before the arrival of the Spanish, Jemez was known for its traditional black-on-white ware, but production of this type of pottery died out in the early 18th century.  There was a revival of Jemez pottery-making in the early 20th century inspired and influenced by Zia pottery designs, but it was not until the 1960’s and 70’s that a significant number of Jemez potters began producing high-quality work using traditional methods. NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1935-Now › Pottery.

Country//Region of Manufacture

United States

Origin

Jemez

Provenance

Ownership History Available

Artisan

LORRAINE CHINANA

Tribal Affiliation

Jemez

Country of Origin

United States

Handmade

Yes

Culture

Native American: US