Beautifully detailed Santa Clara Pueblo Pot by Polly Rose Folwell

This small-scale pot by Polly Rose Folwell is a treasure of detail. It starts at the top with an irregular opening, a signature of the Folwell family. The shoulder features an intricate sgraffito banded design, wrapped elegantly around it. Below, another band showcases repeated sgraffito cross emblems, adding to its intricate beauty. The bottom is adorned with a slip-painted band, enhancing its visual appeal. The interior is fired black, while the top is beautifully blackened with a secondary heat source, creating a stunning contrast. This pot is a captivating blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative artistry.

Santa Clara Pueblo artist Polly Rose Folwell (1962- ) Quah-eh (Little Rain) is the granddaughter of Rose Naranjo; daughter of Jody Folwell; sister of Susan Folwell and Pual Folwell; mother of Jody Sue Folwell Lazaro. Polly Rose was trained in pottery making by her mother, Jody. Her mother's influence is strong. Both artists engrave, incise, and paint bold designs on buffware. Polly's work is innovative in technique and powerful in content. She is following a new path with courage and strength of conviction.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: this Beautifully detailed Santa Clara Pueblo Pot by Polly Rose Folwell is from a client of Adobe Gallery

Recommended Reading:

- Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham

- Pueblo Indian Pottery: 750 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf 

TAGS:  Rose Naranjo, Susan Folwell, Santa Clara Pueblo, Southwest Indian Pottery, Jody Folwell, Polly Rose Folwell