Elizabeth and Marcellus Medina #8820

$875.00

This is a wonderful hand coiled and traditionally fired jar by Elizabeth and Marcellus Medina. They have incorporated many classic Zia symbols on the jar. There is stair stepped mountains on the top with the birds. There is a medallion with a butterfly. Directly on the other side is a medallion that has the hummingbird in flight. Between those medallions are geometric designs and other Zia symbols. Marcellus said “The paintings shows clouds, rain clouds, and lightning. The medallion is really a circle that represents a never ending circle of life of all living things.” He also explained that until five or six years ago, the hummingbird and butterfly images were not to be depicted on their pottery. But the Tribal Council has allowed the use of those bird and insect imagery now.

8 1/2′ High by 8″ wide

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Elizabeth and Marcellus Medina

Zia

Elizabeth and Marcellus Medina are terrific potters working in Zia Pueblo today. Originally from Jemez, Elizabeth has lived in Zia Pueblo since 1978 and learned the art of traditional pottery-making from her mother-in-law, Sofia Medina. Marcellus (b. 1954) is a self-taught painter who works in watercolors and acrylics. Marcellus is a grandson of Juanita Pino, and a son of Sofia and Rafael Medina. His style is influenced by the work of his uncle, JD Medina. Oftentimes, the husband-and-wife team collaborate to create their traditional pottery. They still collect the natural clays, and mineral and vegetal paints. They also continue to use traditional firing methods. In their pottery collaborations, Elizabeth coils their pots by hand and Marcellus paints the stunning, detailed designs onto each piece. They have received many accolades and awards over the years at Indian Market in Santa Fe as well as other Native art shows.

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