Russell Sanchez #60601

$6,400.00

This is the first ever black terraced box that Russell has made. It is so special. The front of the box depicts old style San Ildefonso serpents. Above them are clouds and mountains. Below them are a continuous band of square checkerboard designs. These are bordered by embedded fine hematite heishi. The back of the box displays the sun. Feathers are radiating out, representing the rays of light. Each side panel has the serpents’ tails, as well as more mountains. There is a beautiful balance between the polished areas and the matte areas. Sparkling mica is seen throughout the entire box. The terraced edges are polished to a wonderful high sheen. The gun metal silvery finish on this box is marvelous. There is such a high-risk factor when attempting to fire a box this size outdoors. What an accomplishment this piece is! So unique, and so Russell, this would be a great addition to anybody’s collection.

4 ¼” high by 4 ¼” wide by 3 ½” deep

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Russell Sanchez

San Ildefonso

Russell Sanchez was born at the San Ildefonso Pueblo. He has continued to live there all his life. Russell started making pottery at a very young age. If you could see his pots from when he was thirteen or so – you would be able to tell that a great talent was emerging! Russell was greatly influenced by his aunt, Rose Gonzales, and was futher encouraged by Dora Tse Pe. Like Russell, Dora is also a perfectionist. But Russell is really a self-taught potter. His incising, carving, and polishing techniques are all his own – developed and evolving over many years of hard work.

His work is widely accepted by serious collectors of some of the finest Native American pottery made today. He often introduces different materials into the clay while styaing within the traditional construction and firing techniques of pueblo pottery. Russell has won numerous awards and honors in juried shows every year since 1978. He has works in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institute, the Millicent Rogers Museum, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (Santa Fe) and the Museum of Natural History (Los Angeles). It is an honor to work closely with Russell, and represent him in our gallery.

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