{"product_id":"acoma-pueblo-white-pottery","title":"Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) Fine White Pottery by Jacquie Stevens","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.125\" H x 6.25\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled White Jar with a Double Wavy Line Around Neck in a Bulbous Body Shape and Signed on the Bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacquie Stevens is best known for the simple use of forms on her pottery.  Over the years, she brought an unexpected dimension to Native pottery with her immense, undulating vessels. Her Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) ancestry inspired her to add basket weaving and other materials as embellishments to her undecorated forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The ceramics of Jacquie Stevens are to the casual observer beautiful, lyrical ware, but on a more subtle level, they are often subliminal statements about sensuous shapes, and the texture and volume of the human body—in an age when television advertising (not figurative painting or sculpture) has capitalized most powerfully on people’s love of and need for the truly human in their lives. Stevens’s work is also intellectual, playing on the ceramic traditions of potters from all over the world. Even when she is not working metaphorically, the artist’s involvement with texture, whether it be of scored clay, embellishments of beads, or the smoothness of hides, is her hallmark.”  Spoken Through Clay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eJacquie Stevens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e (born \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e), a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eHochungra (Winnebago\/Ho-Chunk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e artist, is renowned for creating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003easymmetrical, minimalist white micaceous pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e that often incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003efiber, wicker, and stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e elements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"inline-citation svelte-ixv2oh\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.434 4.434a4.336 4.336 0 0 1 6.132 6.132l-3.998 3.997a4.3 4.3 0 0 1-6.14-.003.8.8 0 1 1 1.143-1.12 2.7 2.7 0 0 0 3.857 0l.006-.006 4-4a2.735 2.735 0 1 0-3.869-3.868l-.5.5a.8.8 0 0 1-1.13-1.132zm-3.6 4.051a4.3 4.3 0 0 1 4.737.955.8.8 0 0 1-1.143 1.12 2.7 2.7 0 0 0-3.857 0l-.005.006-4 4a2.735 2.735 0 1 0 3.868 3.868l.5-.5a.8.8 0 1 1 1.132 1.132l-.5.5a4.336 4.336 0 0 1-6.132-6.132l3.997-3.997a4.3 4.3 0 0 1 1.403-.952\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eRaised in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eNebraska\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e and mentored by Hopi potter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eOtellie Loloma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eInstitute of American Indian Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, Stevens pioneered the coiling of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003elarge, off-round vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"inline-citation svelte-ixv2oh\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.434 4.434a4.336 4.336 0 0 1 6.132 6.132l-3.998 3.997a4.3 4.3 0 0 1-6.14-.003.8.8 0 1 1 1.143-1.12 2.7 2.7 0 0 0 3.857 0l.006-.006 4-4a2.735 2.735 0 1 0-3.869-3.868l-.5.5a.8.8 0 0 1-1.13-1.132zm-3.6 4.051a4.3 4.3 0 0 1 4.737.955.8.8 0 0 1-1.143 1.12 2.7 2.7 0 0 0-3.857 0l-.005.006-4 4a2.735 2.735 0 1 0 3.868 3.868l.5-.5a.8.8 0 1 1 1.132 1.132l-.5.5a4.336 4.336 0 0 1-6.132-6.132l3.997-3.997a4.3 4.3 0 0 1 1.403-.952\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e Her work is characterized by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eunglazed, scraped clay surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e and the use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003emica-infused clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e sourced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eTaos, New Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, which adds a distinctive shimmer to her pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"inline-citation svelte-ixv2oh\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.434 4.434a4.336 4.336 0 0 1 6.132 6.132l-3.998 3.997a4.3 4.3 0 0 1-6.14-.003.8.8 0 1 1 1.143-1.12 2.7 2.7 0 0 0 3.857 0l.006-.006 4-4a2.735 2.735 0 1 0-3.869-3.868l-.5.5a.8.8 0 0 1-1.13-1.132zm-3.6 4.051a4.3 4.3 0 0 1 4.737.955.8.8 0 0 1-1.143 1.12 2.7 2.7 0 0 0-3.857 0l-.005.006-4 4a2.735 2.735 0 1 0 3.868 3.868l.5-.5a.8.8 0 1 1 1.132 1.132l-.5.5a4.336 4.336 0 0 1-6.132-6.132l3.997-3.997a4.3 4.3 0 0 1 1.403-.952\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e Monumental, minimalist forms with organic, non-symmetrical shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e White micaceous clay, often combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003ecow dung pit-firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e to create unique \"fire cloud\" effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eInnovations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e First Native American potter to coil large, off-round vessel shapes; frequently integrates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eleather, reeds, or wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e into the pristine clay forms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eecognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e Multiple award winner at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eSanta Fe Indian Market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default 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