Large Corrugated PotteryJar by Preston Duwyenie, Hopi 16.5" x 14"

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Large Corrugated PotteryJar by Preston Duwyenie, Hopi
Early 21st Century
16.5" x 14"
Preston Duwyenie is from Hotevilla, Third Mesa, at Hopi. He is renowned for his elegant pottery, often highlighted with silver medallions. He taught ceramics for years at the Institute of American Indian Art (IAIA) in Santa Fe. He is married to Santa Clara potter Debra Duwyenie and now resides in Santa Clara Pueblo. Preston has won numerous pottery awards, including “Best of Show” at the Heard Indian Market.
This large corrugated jar is made from micaceous clay and fired black. It is a revival of the large ancient Anasazi storage jars of a thousand years ago. The sparkle on the surface comes from the mica clay slip.  Signed on the bottom with Preston’s hallmark. It is a woman carrying a child on her back, which is also Preston’s Hopi name, which means “carried in beauty”. He is married to pottery Debra Duwyenie and now resides in Santa Clara Pueblo. Preston has won numerous awards for pottery, including “Best of Show” at the Heard Indian Market.
From a private estate collection. Signed on base.
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