Nancy Youngblood #83201

$12,000.00

This new, award winning melon bowl by Nancy is absolutely amazing. Not only was it awarded a First Place Ribbon at the 2022 Santa Fe Indian Market, but it was also honored with the award for BEST IN DIVISION. This” S swirl” bowl combines 32 polished melon ribs with a matching black flame carved lid. The ribs are so well carved, and polished to such a high sheen, flowing in a swirled manner. So symmetrical, the piece is magnificent. When you remove the lid, and look down at the round opening, it is almost unbelievable to see how Nancy brings each tip of the ribs to perfect symmetry. And then to have such amazing polish between the ribs is a bit mind blowing. This melon bowl exemplifies the intense amount of work she puts into each creation.

The lid, such a challenge to form, fits to perfection on the jar. Nancy makes a tiny line on the edge of the lid to fit in the exact place with a matching mark on the inside of the rim. It has seven “flames” on each side. It complements the shape and form of the jar. Everything about this piece is outstanding. It is such a pleasure to work so closely with an artist and end up with something that is beyond expectations.

5 ½” high by 5” wide

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Nancy Youngblood

Santa Clara

Nancy Youngblood (Yellow Aspen) was born in 1955 at Fort Lewis, Washington. Her mother, Mela, who was the daughter of Margaret Tafoya, married Walton Youngblood in Colorado Springs, while he was serving in the Army. Nancy spent the early years of her life on various military bases until her father was sent to Vietnam in 1968. Her mother returned to Santa Clara Pueblo. Living with some of the best traditional potters, Nancy began learning that process. Her mother and grandmother taught her the basics but she created her very own style. In 1972 when she won her first prize in a judged competition, it was the Gallup Inter Tribal Ceremonies and she took second place. Nancy went back to Santa Clara to be a potter. She moved in with her Aunt Berta (Shirley Tafoya) and they created miniatures together. That was also the time when Nancy began to produce her signature S-swirl melon bowls with the deep carved ridges. She showed at Santa Fe Indian Market in 1974. In 1976, Nancy had a major exhibition of her works at Gallery 10 in Scottsdale, AZ. Over the next 19 years she exhibited regularly at Gallery 10 plus in galleries in Santa Fe, Beverly Hills and New York City. Since then Nancy has marketed her work herself. In the early 80’s Nancy, had been producing primarily miniatures but later in the 80’s, the scale of her pieces increased. She has become a perfectionist carver, and her polishing skills are remarkable.

Nancy feels very strongly about the importance of preserving the traditional coiling techniques and the out-door traditional firing methods. Each piece is coil built, carved, stone polished and native fired. Nancy’s pottery can be seen in museums world-wide. She won “Best of Pottery” at the 2015 Santa Fe Indian Market for a large jar with melon ribs and a horse design. She has become one of the finest Pueblo potters of our time.

Nancy won “Best of Pottery” again at the 2018 Santa Fe Indian Market. Her work remains at the highest level of excellence

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