{"product_id":"santa-clara-pueblo-pottery-egg-by-joseph-lonewolf","title":"Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery Egg By Joseph Lonewolf","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.375\" H x 1.25\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Egg Shape in Green, Grey and Orange Colors with Flowers and Hummingbird Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Miniature Santa Clara Pueblo sgraffito pottery vessel seed jar, created by a member of the renowned Tafoya family, signed with the \"SCP\" hallmark of Joseph Lonewolf (1932-2014).  The intricate carving technique is known as sgraffito, where designs are cut into different layers of clay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designs often incorporate Pueblo, realistic, and Mimbres imagery.  Potters in this family, such as matriarch Margaret Tafoya, used a unique bear paw design as a signature on water vessels.  Lonewolf was a trained machinist before becoming a potter, a skill he used to create his detailed engravings.  Miniature pots by this artist can be highly valued collectibles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Clara Pueblo pottery eggs are hand-coiled, traditionally fired, and often feature deep-carved (redware) or polished blackware finishes, commonly adorned with sgraffito-etched designs. These art pieces, sometimes signed by artists like Christine Nieto or Melony Gutierrez, often measure 2–3 inches, showcasing intricate, detailed engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340577587365,"sku":"130701-16","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/130701-16_1.jpg?v=1767391832","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/santa-clara-pueblo-pottery-egg-by-joseph-lonewolf","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}