Native American Storytellers
In 2004, we visited his Santa Clara Pueblo studio, when we acquired this piece and several others directly from Wayne. All of them characteristically present with featureless faces, a reflection of Wayne’s spiritual approach to making his pottery figures, which represent ideas larger than any individual. They all also share the subtle power of a master artist whose skill, sensitivity, adherence to tradition and creativity are instantly recognizable.
Santa Clara grandfather dreamcatcher figure Wayne Snowbird. 10"H. ~ PL65S
$550.00
An impressive work of pottery art by Wayne Snowbird of Santa Clara Pueblo. Traditional Santa Clara black-on-black presentation of a grandfather figure holding a dreamcatcher net with a turquoise nugget centered in its web.
Admittedly, not a classical storyteller, but in its own way an extension of the same cultural tradition, since the grandfather is a recognized vehicle for wisdom and historical knowledge.
We first met Wayne Snowbird under the portal of the Governor’s House in Santa Fe, NM. His work immediately captured our attention. Thus, commenced a conversation that extended for years.
In 2004, we visited his Santa Clara Pueblo studio, when we acquired this piece and several others directly from Wayne. All of them characteristically present with featureless faces, a reflection of Wayne’s spiritual approach to making his pottery figures, which represent ideas larger than any individual. They all also share the subtle power of a master artist whose skill, sensitivity, adherence to tradition and creativity are instantly recognizable.
10” tall #PL65
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