JEMEZ PUEBLO VASE- New Mexico- Circa 1993- Handmade and signed by Toya Family for Sale

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JEMEZ PUEBLO VASE- New Mexico- Circa 1993- Handmade and signed by Toya Family For Sale

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JEMEZ PUEBLO VASE- New Mexico- Circa 1993- Handmade and signed by Toya Family:
$450.00

JEMEZ PUEBLO VASE- New Mexico- Circa 1992- Vintage- Handmade and signed by Toya
The handmade vase, was purchased from Maxine R. Toya during a family visit to the Jemez Pueblo in the early 1990s. The Jemez Pueblos is located in Central- Northern New Mexico. The pottery created there, is known for its distinctive earth-tone colors. Jemez pottery is created with polished stone and matte finishes, with colorful designs painted by hand. This unique vase was described as a \"collaboration\" between Maxine and other members of the Toya family. Over the years, the Toya family was inspired by the art of working with clay & using the ancient methods. The artistic quality and beautiful designs have become popular with collectors and enthusiasts. The specialized craft was abandoned in the early 18th century. The indigenous people relied on purchases from other Pueblos, like Zia. But during the 1920s and 1930s, the people of Jemez began to create their own work again, using the traditional methods and designs from their past. PHOTOS 1-7 show specific details about the vase.
The vase from Jemez Pueblo, features a handmade geometric design. The creators have used the familiar earth-tone colors that the Jemez Pueblo is famous for. The vase has a cylindrical base (approximately 10 inches wide) with a tapered neck. The round opening on top is 2 inches wide. From bottom to top, the vase is about 10 1/2 inches. The CONDITION is USED but in excellent shape. Maxine Toya (or maybe an unknown family member) has signed the name \"Toya\" (with \"Jemez\" written below it) on the bottom portion of the pottery. There is some minor shelf-wear and black smudges around the circular base where the vase is signed. THE VASE WILL BE PROTECTED IN CARDBOARD AND BUBBLE-WRAP. IT WILL BE SHIPPED VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL ABOUT THE JEMEZ PUEBLO AND THE TOYA FAMILY
The pottery makers at the Jemez Pueblo, have become famous with help of the Toya family.The specialized craft, first created by the indigenous people of Jemez, was eventually revived in the 1800s, after being disrupted during the Spanish conquest of the American Southwest. After returning to their traditional style, the pottery\'s design was enhanced over later generations to include the naturally vibrant clay colors and traditional shapes. Later generations further influenced the look of the pottery with their polishing, etching, fine line painting, inlaid stonework and storybook figures. In the 1970s and 1980s, the artistry of the Jemez Pueblo rebounded with other notable pottery-makers, including Juanita Fraqua, Mary Small and Judy Toya. MAXINE R, TOYA was inspired by the artistic quality and beautiful designs of her mother Marie Romero. Born in 1948 at the Jemez Pueblo, Maxine is a member of the Corn Clan. She began painting at the age of 5 and didn\'t work with clay until she was 23. Mother Marie, along with other family members, encouraged Maxine to learn the art of working with clay, using the ancient methods. Maxine began producing pottery in 1971. Her family\'s inspiration led Maxine to become a professional teacher. Educating other generations about the traditions of the craft, will continue their family\'s legacy in the centuries to come. Every piece of art that Maxine creates is symbolic and unique in her eyes. She strives to achieve simplicity and elegance in her work. Gathering her clay from the hills of the Jemez Pueblo, they soak the clay, sifting it for impurities. The pottery is hand-coiled and sanded it before it\'s painted. Using natural pigments to create the colors, the pottery is then fired with cedar chips. The final product is polished with stone. Maxine is related to: Damian Toya (son), Camilla Toya (daughter), Laura Gachupin (sister), Gordon Foley (nephew), Bertha Gachupin (cousin), Virginia Fragua (niece), Persingula Gachupin (grandmother), and Juan B. Gachupin (her great grandfather).Her daughters Dominique and Camilla Toya,came later. All of them were--and have become--respected, prize-winning artists in their own right. .
Maxine\'s Words- \" I have a hard time parting with my pieces. It\'s part of me that\'s going too. Whatever you have put into the piece has helped make you a better person. When you are done, and you hold it in your hands, to me---it comes alive.\" Maxine states: I ha

Maxine R. is a member of the Corn Clan. Maxine began drawing and painting at the age of 5, but she did not start working with clay until she was 23. Her mother, Marie Romero, along with other family members, encouraged and inspired her to learn the art of working with clay using the ancient methods. This inspiration led Maxine to want to inspire others through teaching. As a professional teacher, Maxine enjoys teaching the traditions passed down to her from her ancestors to the younger generations so the legacy of her people will be continued for centuries to come.

Maxine specializes in hand coiled clay sculptures of various contemporary pueblo people images. Every piece of art she creates is symbolic and unique in her eyes. She strives to achieve simplicity and elegance in her sculptures.

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Maxine states: I have a hard time parting with my pieces; it\'s part of me that\'s going, too. Whatever you have put into that piece has helped make you a better person. When you are done and you hold it in your hands, to me, it comes alive.\"
Maxine states: I have a hard time parting with my pieces; it\'s part of me that\'s going, too. Whatever you have put into that piece has helped make you a better person. When you are done and you hold it in your hands, to me, it comes alive.\"