RARE Laguna Native American Verna Solomon Pottery Wall Spirit Effigy Mask Art
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:43069223 | Tribal Affiliation: Laguna |
| Artisan: Verna Solomon | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Handmade: Yes |
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For Sale Today: A magnificent, massive Native American Laguna wall-hanging pottery mask by Verna Solomon. This gorgeous piece has two thunderbolt designs at the cheeks. Wonderfully detailed, and an undeniable force.(Born 1949) Verna Solomon's heritage is aligned with the Laguna pueblo. An attendant of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, later graduating from the graduate program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, s...he earned her Masters in Art Education.Recipient of many awards and honors, among them were an Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Exhibition Techniques from the Governor of the State Of New Mexico Colonel Aide De Camp, First place in Contemporary Pottery at the Scottsdale Fine Arts Show as well as Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Solomon has named Ottolie Loloma in 1979, Ralph Pardinton 1980-1981 as well as Jim Suebek in 1984-1985. Solomon is cited in Rick Dillingham's book Acoma & Laguna Pottery on pages 203 - 204. "I like exchange, " says Verna Solomon, a ceramic artist, teacher and museum curators, "but I also like tradition. I have both in me and I try to show it in my art." Solomon's work exemplifies the many different currents influencing Native American art today. Trained in traditional techniques by a well-known potter, Blue Corn of San Ildefonso, and in other techniques by Anglo and Native American teachers, Solomon works in stoneware (hand-built and wheel-thrown), low-fired earthenware and rake, a Japanese technique, as well as traditional Laguna style. But as she emphasizes, "All the ideas I've ever had in my pottery have kept the Native American elements I keep in me. With the raku I've used turquoise stones or modeled kiva steps, representations of nature and some part of my southwestern upbringing.""It is good to keep tradition so it won't die out, " maintains Verna Solomon, "but we also want the children to express themselves. If we are going to compete with non-Indians in contemporary art, we have to go with the flow."A great object for study or display, this will make a nice addition to any student or appreciators collection of Native American art and artifacts.Good condition with no detectable repairs, some minor fraying and damage to the hair. Exhibits signs of age such as surface wear and weathering. As they are part of the description, please enlarge all photographs to better ascertain details and condition.Dimensions: Width 11 1/2"Length 23"Depth 5"
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For Sale Today: A magnificent, massive Native American Laguna wall-hanging pottery mask by Verna Solomon. This gorgeous piece has two thunderbolt designs at the cheeks. Wonderfully detailed, and an undeniable force.(Born 1949) Verna Solomon's heritage is aligned with the Laguna pueblo. An attendant of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, later graduating from the graduate program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, s...he earned her Masters in Art Education.Recipient of many awards and honors, among them were an Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Exhibition Techniques from the Governor of the State Of New Mexico Colonel Aide De Camp, First place in Contemporary Pottery at the Scottsdale Fine Arts Show as well as Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Solomon has named Ottolie Loloma in 1979, Ralph Pardinton 1980-1981 as well as Jim Suebek in 1984-1985. Solomon is cited in Rick Dillingham's book Acoma & Laguna Pottery on pages 203 - 204. "I like exchange, " says Verna Solomon, a ceramic artist, teacher and museum curators, "but I also like tradition. I have both in me and I try to show it in my art." Solomon's work exemplifies the many different currents influencing Native American art today. Trained in traditional techniques by a well-known potter, Blue Corn of San Ildefonso, and in other techniques by Anglo and Native American teachers, Solomon works in stoneware (hand-built and wheel-thrown), low-fired earthenware and rake, a Japanese technique, as well as traditional Laguna style. But as she emphasizes, "All the ideas I've ever had in my pottery have kept the Native American elements I keep in me. With the raku I've used turquoise stones or modeled kiva steps, representations of nature and some part of my southwestern upbringing.""It is good to keep tradition so it won't die out, " maintains Verna Solomon, "but we also want the children to express themselves. If we are going to compete with non-Indians in contemporary art, we have to go with the flow."A great object for study or display, this will make a nice addition to any student or appreciators collection of Native American art and artifacts.Good condition with no detectable repairs, some minor fraying and damage to the hair. Exhibits signs of age such as surface wear and weathering. As they are part of the description, please enlarge all photographs to better ascertain details and condition.Dimensions: Width 11 1/2"Length 23"Depth 5"
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