D269 - Frog Woman Miniature Pottery

View Details Joy (originally Yellow Flower) "Frogwoman" Navasie is the daughter of the famous Paqua (original Frogwoman) Naha, who was credited for originating the white slip elegant styled Hopi pottery. Paqua's trademark was the frog symbol and it was passed down to Joy in 1939. Joy's Frog symbol has long webbed feet, while Paqua's had short toes. Joy has been making her pottery since about age 17. Joy is one of the most prolific and finest Hopi potters of today. She learned all the traditinal methods of pottery making from her mother. Joy specializes in traditional styled white slip Hopi pottery. all of the steps used to make her pottery are taught the taditional way, from gathering clay, cleaning, molding, coiling the pottery, slipping, polishing, painting, and finally the outdoor firing with sheep dung.This is a one of a kind item. 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"   SKU: D269 Price: $895.00 Quantity 1  Add to cart

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