Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Pottery Jar By Sammy Nampeyo

ca. 1980s

8" H x 5.5" D 

Hand Coiled Glossy and Matte Jar with an Avanyu Motif Design Signed Sammy Nampeyo

In Very Good Condition

Sammy Naranjo (sometimes mislabeled as "Sammy Nampeyo" in older listings) is a contemporary Santa Clara Pueblo potter known for high-quality blackware jars and vessels featuring sgraffito (etched) designs.

Sammy Naranjo Born in 1972 into the Bear Clan at Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Son of potter Flora Naranjo, who taught him the craft starting around age 12.  He specializes in two-tone black and sienna (reddish-brown) pottery. Pieces are traditionally hand-coiled, polished with river stones, etched with fine sgraffito designs, and fired outdoors using horse manure. Common motifs include the avanyu (Tewa water serpent), feathers, bear paws/claws, geometric patterns, and kiva steps. Many pieces include inlaid stones.

LWIT: 2054-07