Eye-Dazzling Laguna Polychrome Jar by Evelyn Cheromiah

This polychrome jar by Evelyn Cheromiah showcases her mastery of design and precision. The jar's overall composition is centered around eight large, eye-catching diamonds, each containing a meticulously crafted nine-part checkerboard pattern alternating between black and white. This intricate detail draws the viewer in, guiding the eye in a rhythmic journey around the jar.

The alternating panels vary in complexity, creating a dynamic visual balance. Some feature dark, stepped shapes above the diamonds, while others embrace open white spaces adorned with crescent shapes repeated throughout the design. The design stretches seamlessly from the rim of the jar down to its sienna-colored base. The interplay of these elements enhances the jar's overall harmony.

Executed in a three-color palette of sienna and black on white, the piece demonstrates Cheromiah's command of precise linework, forming a rhythmic, almost musical visual experience. The combination of bold geometry and flowing shapes makes this jar a captivating experience through the artistry of Evelyn Cheromiah. The vessel is signed Evelyn Cheromiah, Laguna, Pueblo, N.M.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: This Eye-Dazzling Laguna Polychrome Jar by Evelyn Cheromiah is from a collector in Colorado.

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TAGS: Laguna Pueblo, Lee Ann Cheromiah, Mary Cheromiah-Victorino, Modern Pueblo Pottery, Evelyn Cheromiah