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ca. 1998
2.625" H x 7" D
Hand Coiled from Micaceous Clay with Fire Clouds
From a Private Colorado Collection
In Very Good Condition
John "Yellowbird" Samora is a contemporary potter from Taos Pueblo in New Mexico, known for his work with traditional micaceous clay (a signature material from the Taos area that gives pottery a distinctive shimmering, metallic appearance due to high mica content).
Taos Pueblo pottery is traditionally hand-built (often using coil methods), minimally decorated to emphasize form over intricate patterns, and fired in outdoor kilns or reductions, resulting in functional yet artistic vessels. Samora's style leans contemporary: he focuses on fluid, organic, liquid-inspired shapes that transform traditional Pueblo forms into modern expressions, with less emphasis on surface designs and more on elemental, sculptural qualities. He's described as being "attracted to water" and creating pieces with a sense of movement and abstraction.
He's part of a talented family—his sister is the renowned jewelry artist Maria Samora, who has noted his early artistic promise. Other family or related potters from Taos include names like Jeri Samora, but Yellowbird (John) specializes in pottery with a modern twist on tradition.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Taos
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
2.63 in7 in
Category:
Pottery Bowls and Jars Post 1940
