Vintage Pottery Bowls

This is a sensational Santa Clara Black Ribbed Melon Bowl Pottery Vintage 1970s by HELEN SHUPLA (d-1985). Helen Shupla was one of the few potters whose name had become synonymous with a particular style of pottery – the Melon Bowl. This is of her classic black melon jar bowl. It has 19 ribs and it is beautifully polished and fired to a lustrous black. The highly polished surface and the various angles of the ribs result in a striking appearance as the light enhances the form. Measures approx 5 1/2″ tall with 6″ diameter. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. Any blemishes in pic are reflections, not on the bowl. Signed by the famous Santa Clara potter. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. A fabulous piece to start your Santa Clara pottery collection! The ribs on these pieces are pushed out from the inside when the clay is wet. That is why there is often a slight turn to the ribs, as they are turned when she would twist her hand against the inside of the clay. As they are based on a natural form they tend to have a very organic appearance. Her work can be found in museums such as the Heard Museum and the Denver Art Museum. In 1978 Helen won a first prize at Indian Market in Santa Fe for a melon bowl, something she repeated the following year. In 1984, however, her wedding vase took First Prize at Indian Market in Santa Fe. Helens melon jars are visually beautiful, wonderful to hold and a testament to the ingenuity of an artist! If you are interested in more than one item, we would be happy to work out a package deal. Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic handmade Native American pottery! If you like our products, please add me to your. List or consider subscribing to our. For updates on newly listed items, sales and special promotions! If you prefer, subscribe to our. For daily updates (found at the bottom of our store home page). We would be happy to consider reasonable offers. Most of our old pawn items are One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability. Some of our new items can be re-produced and therefore may have some slight variances from the pictures. We try to keep our listings up to date, but may occasionally miss one. In some cases, we can have one custom made with a two week lead time. We try our best to present the item as accurately as possible, but due to the effects of photo lighting, camera settings or computer monitor settings, the actual color may vary slightly than pictured. If you should have any issues with your items, please. Thank you and God Bless! Please allow up to 10 days for transit time, depending on your location. The item “Santa Clara Black Ribbed Melon Bowl Pottery Vintage 1970s HELEN SHUPLA (d-1985)” is in sale since Monday, July 24, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Pottery”. The seller is “pizzazz307″ and is located in Made in USA. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Origin: Made in USA
• Type: Native American Pottery
• Style: Southwestern
• Artisan: Helen Shupla
• Tribal Affiliation: Santa Clara Indian