1 7

SKU: 5224-1763

Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery By inda Jo'Povi Askan

ca.  1984   
Size  5" H x 5.75" D
Hand Coiled Blackware Clay with Matte Geometric Designs
Excellent Condition
Linda Jo'Povi Askan, often known simply as Linda Askan, is a renowned Native American potter from Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico, with additional heritage from the Diné (Navajo Nation).  Her Tewa name, Jo'Povi, translates to "Cactus Flower," given to her by her grandmother, Adelaide Silva Sisneros.  Born in 1954, she is a member of the Summer Clan and was raised in the traditional manner on the pueblo, straddling the Rio Grande about 25 miles north of Santa Fe.
Askan graduated from Española High School and later attended the Institute of American Indian Arts.  Before dedicating herself fully to pottery in the 1980s, she worked as a Respiratory Therapy Technician in local hospitals.  She began creating pottery in 1984, learning the craft from her mother, Marie Sisneros Askan, and her grandmother, both accomplished potters who emphasized traditional techniques.  Her family has deep roots in the art:  her sister, Birdell Bourdon, is also a potter, and she is related to other Santa Clara potters like John, Joyce, Linda, and Merton Sisneros, as well as Earlene Tafoya.  Askan has passed on her knowledge to her two daughters, Diana (born 1976) and Rose (born 1978), both of whom have learned the traditional methods despite pursuing higher education.
Askan specializes in traditional Santa Clara Pueblo pottery, renowned for its black-on-black and redware styles pioneered by artists like Maria Martinez.  She hand-coils her pieces from local clay, polishes them by hand, and fires them outdoors using traditional methods—the final color depends on the clay slip applied and the firing process (reducing oxygen for blackware or oxidizing for redware).  Her work often features intricate carving, such as bear paws, geometric designs, or melon ribs (raised ridges mimicking watermelon skin).

LWIT: 1985-32

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Santa Clara

Year Range: 2000 - Current

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 5 in5.5 in

Category: Pottery Bowls and Jars Post 1940

Estimate

$520 to $850

Shipping

U.S. Shipping: One Flat Rate Per Order

Every U.S. order is packed in-house at our gallery and ships insured via USPS or UPS, with signature required on delivery. You pay one flat rate for the whole order, never per item:

  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

Buying from more than one category? You only pay the highest rate in your cart, so eight fetishes and a pair of earrings ship together for just $15.

Oversized Pieces

Large or heavy pieces, such as big pottery, baskets, rugs and framed art, are custom-packed and shipped at actual cost. As a guide, that's anything needing a box larger than 12" × 12" × 12" or weighing over 5 lbs. At checkout, choose Oversized – Shipping Invoiced Separately and we'll email your shipping invoice, usually within 24 hours. Contact us for an estimate before you buy.

International

International orders are welcome! We quote international shipping separately and invoice the actual postage after purchase. Contact us beforehand if you'd like an estimate.