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Alvina Yepa Melon/Cornstalks Jemez Pottery Alvina Yepais one of the most sought after Native American pottery artists from the Jemez Pueblo today, and this piece shows why. Alvina is known for making red "melon" pottery that is many times further decorated with sgraffito designs. She has been making pottery for more than 20 years having learned to make pottery from her mother Felipita who taught her the traditional ways of working the clay. All of her pottery is made from clays that she gathers herself from the Jemez Pueblo. She then hand coils, polishes each pot to a beautiful luster and then fires outdoors. Her works are extremely fine and symmetrical in shape. Her incise carving is fabulous and produces crisp uniform images. Alvina is in deed a great artist in the traditions of the best pueblo potters. This beautiful red stone polished vase is carved with a melon pattern flowing around carved corn stalks. The curved melon pattern is bordered in step patterns, which allow for the natural color of the clay to show through. Two additional corn stalks are carved below the step cut rim. Alvina is known for her exceptional clear and smooth stone polish and creative carving. The pottery measures 6 1/4" tall x 5 1/2" wide. Item No.: A1313 Artist: Alvina yepa Size: 6 1/4 in H x 5 1/2 in D Price: 399

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