JEMEZ POTTERY STORYTELLER BY VERNIDA TOYA

Description Jemez potter Venida Toya made this wonderful storyteller. Vernida uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery pieces. Vernida is from the Jemez Pueblo. She is the daughter of famous potter Judy Toya. Vernida creates storytellers that are very unique to her own sense of style. In keeping with the traditions of those who first taught Vernida her skills, she uses all natural materials from her Pueblo when making her storytellers. Signed     7″ tall x 4  3/8″ long x 4  1/4″ wide   Artist card included   The pottery is new but hand made and painted, so there may be imperfections.  We try to capture every side in the photos but if you have any questions, please contact us.    Within the Jemez Pueblo there are many exceptional potters.  The work is generally characterized by the buff and red clays used, and the range of styles and subjects.   Storyteller, figures, sgrafitto designs, wedding vases, and melon pots are a few of their favorites.  Before the arrival of the Spanish, Jemez was known for its traditional black-on-white ware, but production of this type of pottery died out in the early 18th century.  There was a revival of Jemez pottery-making in the early 20th century inspired and influenced by Zia pottery designs, but it was not until the 1960’s and 70’s that a significant number of Jemez potters began producing high-quality work using traditional methods.