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Santa Clara Pottery Mudhead by D. & P. Gutierrez

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 100.00 USD
Santa Clara Pottery Mudhead by D. & P. Gutierrez
Native American Santa Clara Pottery Mudhead by Dorothy & Paul Gutierrez, measures 3.25''H x 1.75''W x 2'' Deep and is signed on the bottom, FYI: ''The Gutierrez's are a husband and wife team that specializes in Native American Indian figurative pottery. Paul ''White Corn'' Gutierrez and Dorothy ''Corn Maiden'' Gutierrez are both full blooded Native American Indians; Paul was born in 1940 (passed away in 2017) into the Santa Clara-Tewa Pueblo and Dorothy was born in 1940 as well. Paul is from a family of well-known potters. Encouraged by their relatives, Paul and Dorothy began to learn the art of working with clay at an early age. Paul has been working with clay since the age of 12 and Dorothy since grammar school. They were both taught the fundamentals of working with clay using traditional methods and ancient techniques. Paul and Dorothy now specialize in handmade clay pottery such as storyteller pieces, Mudheads, nativity scenes, angels, ornaments, and animals. The couple is also known for their award-winning animal figures and storytellers. They began making Nativity sets in about 1970.Paul and Dorothy work as a team, with Dorothy forming the figures and Paul doing the polish and finish work. Every step, from gathering clay to firing outside, follows traditional Santa Clara methods.''