San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Box with Lid By Russell Sanchez

Late 20th Century 

1.5" H + .25" H x 1.5" L x 1.25" W

Hand Crafted Black Pottery with Two Lander Blue Turquoise Settings with Etched Deer Motif Design

From a Private Colorado Collection

In Very Good Condition

Russell Sanchez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, b. 1963) is a highly regarded contemporary Native American potter known for innovative yet traditional hand-coiled, stone-polished, etched, inlaid, and fired pottery. He often incorporates turquoise, heishi beads, and other materials into his work, including jars, boxes, and lidded vessels with motifs like Avanyu (water serpent), bears, or geometric designs.