Description: Purchased in the 1970's Size: 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Helen Shupla (1918-1985) is one of the few potters whose name has become synonymous with a particular pottery style; ‘the melon bowl.’ The ribs on her pieces are pushed out from the inside when the clay is wet. That is why there is often a slight turn to the ribs, as they are turned when she would twist her hand against the inside of the clay. As they are based on a natural form, they tend to have a very organic appearance. Helen crafted her pottery in the traditional manner of harvesting local clay, hand coiling, shaping, sanding, and polishing with a stone. Helen used traditional methods of firing her works in an open fire. You can find her work in museums such as the Heard Museum and the Denver Art Museum. She was also featured on the front cover of “Talking with the Clay.” Black pottery from the Santa Clara Pueblo is among the most well-known in the entire world. Helen Shupla is arguably the most well known Potter ever to live. She became famous for the black pottery tradition that is now carried on by artists of the Santa Clara Pueblo. Collectible artists of today include Gwen Tafoya, Stella Chavarria, Candelaria Suazo, Julie Gutierrez, and Dusty Naranjo.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Aurora, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-06T21:03:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: New Mexico
Tribal Affiliation: Santa Clara Pueblo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
Handmade: Yes
