Reproduction of a Mesa Verde Style Mug [SOLD]

Lorraine Gala Lewis, a distinguished pueblo artist of Laguna, Taos, and Hopi heritage, is renowned for her exquisite and respectful reproductions of ancient pueblo pottery, including the Mesa Verde style mug. Embracing non-traditional materials such as commercial clay and utilizing an electric kiln for firing, she masterfully blends contemporary techniques with traditional aesthetics. Through these innovative methods, she crafts heartfelt tributes to the pottery of the past.

Active from the 1990s to the present, Lorraine Gala Lewis continues to create remarkable works in pottery, sculpture, and beadwork, celebrating and preserving her rich cultural heritage.

Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this Reproduction of a Mesa Verde Style Mug is from the estate of a Santa Fe resident who purchased it in 2019 from a gallery in Santa Fe

Reference and Recommended Reading: Southern Pueblo Pottery: 2,000 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf

TAGS: Laguna Pueblo, Hopi Pueblo, Taos Pueblo, Southwest Indian Pottery, Lorraine Gala Lewis