{"title":"Lonewolf, Gregory","description":"\u003cp\u003eGregory Lonewolf is a Santa Clara Pueblo artist active from 1970 to the present, specializing in etched glass, sgraffito seed pots, and miniatures. He comes from a renowned family of artists—he is the son of Joseph Lonewolf, grandson of Camilio Tafoya, and nephew of Grace Medicine Flower. Although initially pursuing other career paths, he was inspired by working in a frame shop and learned various traditional and modern techniques from multiple family members, considering his father his primary mentor.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"130629-03-miniature-santa-clara-pueblo-peregrine-falcon-pot-by-gregory-m-lonewolf","title":"Santa Clara Pueblo Miniature Peregrine Falcon Pottery By Gregory M. Lonewolf","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.625\" H x 2\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Redware Seed Jar with Great Fine Carved Peregrine Falcon Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGregory M. Lonewolf (b. 1952) is a contemporary Santa Clara Pueblo potter from a renowned artistic family. He is the son of the famous potter Joseph Lonewolf, brother to potters Rosemary Lonewolf (Apple Blossom) and Susan Romero, grandson of Camilio Tafoya, and nephew of Grace Medicine Flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: none; mso-hide: all;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe specializes in miniature seed pots using traditional techniques like sgraffito (scratching designs into the clay surface) combined with painted elements. His work often depicts wildlife (such as birds, animals, and nature scenes), feathers, and geometric motifs on small, finely detailed polychrome (multi-colored) or blackware pieces. His output is somewhat limited due to a long career as a firefighter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878077653157,"sku":"130629-03","price":1420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p14717_i1_w907.jpg?v=1757345048"},{"product_id":"santa-clara-pueblo-pottery-by-gregory-lonewolf","title":"Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery By Gregory Lonewolf","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.75\" H x 1.5\" D \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Redware Seed Jar with an Etched Scene of Barn Swallow Birds Flying and a Barn Swallow Bird on Top in White, Blue and Green Colors Signed \"Barn Swallow - WENRMO\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGregory Lonewolf was a Santa Clara Pueblo potter known for his exquisite sgraffito pottery, a technique involving intricate designs scratched or etched into the surface of the clay. Born into a family with a rich pottery tradition, he was the son of Joseph Lonewolf, a renowned potter, and the grandson of Camilio Sunflower Tafoya and Agapita Silva Tafoya, both respected Santa Clara artists. His mother, Rosemary Apple Blossom Lonewolf, and aunt, Grace Medicine Flower, were also accomplished potters. Gregory learned the art of pottery from his parents, mastering the sgraffito technique that his father pioneered, which involves carving detailed designs into the polished surface of blackware or redware pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Clara Pueblo, located in New Mexico, is famous for its hand-crafted blackware and redware pottery, often featuring deep carvings and motifs like the bear paw, water serpent (avanyu), or eagle feather designs. Gregory’s work stood out for its precision and artistry, often described as some of the finest sgraffito pottery produced at Santa Clara. His pieces, such as the \"Firing Day\" sgraffito seed pot, showcase his ability to create delicate, cameo-like designs, continuing the legacy of innovation in his family and the pueblo. Tragically, Gregory passed away recently before April 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47796464222373,"sku":"5236-15","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5236-15_4.jpg?v=1777932605"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/collections\/IMG_0115.png?v=1792012735","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/collections\/lonewolf-gregory.oembed","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}