Helen Shupla (1928-1985) - Santa Clara Redware Melon Jar c. 1980-90s, 6.25" x 9.375" (P91138A-0222-009) tsinnie-orville Exhibited "Along the Distant Mesa:

Exhibited "Along the Distant Mesa: An Homage to Maynard Dixon" Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery

Often more than six layers of slip are applied

The wool is soft and flexible

28" length

Helen Shupla (1928-1985) - Santa Clara Redware Melon Jar c. 1980-90s, 6.25" x 9.375" (P91138A-0222-009) tsinnie-orville Exhibited "Along the Distant Mesa:This pottery is in near excellent condition, with very minor surface wear. Signed by the artist on the bottom. An award winning potter, known as The Master of Santa Clara Melon Bowls. Helen Shupla's work is in major collections at the Heard Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, The Brooklyn Museum and the National Museum of the American Indain.