Corn Moquino Santa Clara Carved Sgraffito Black Pottery Turtle Turquoise & Coral
Item History & Price
We are offering a unique Santa Clara Pueblo carved sgraffito black pottery figural turtle by Zia/Hopi Indian artist Corn Moquino (1929-2016). The work on the shell is classic Corn, exceptionally well executed with a flowering plant motif, the three blooms with turquoise centers, the top bloom fringed by two hummingbirds. The entire oval scene is bordered with an alternating triangular patten. Two red coral beads serve as the turtle's eyes. Measures 5 1/4" long x... 4" wide x 2 3/4" high. Signed CORN MOQUINO with his cornstalk insignia on the bottom as shown. In excellent overall condition. No chips, cracks, repairs or other issues. Crisp & clean! Please study the photos as they are part of the description. Fresh out of a Santa Fe estate along with the original 1990's era receipt where the card was physically swiped, along with original photos of the exterior of Corn's studio and Corn at work (taken by the original purchaser of the turtle) and Corn's business card - these will all be included at no additional cost! Payment in full is expected within 48 hours of close of auction. Free local pick up in Santa Fe. Shipping cost includes insurance and signature confirmation. I pack and ship on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. No returns unless item is grossly misrepresented.
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Biography found in his obituary: Corn Moquino was born on October 26, 1929 in Zia Pueblo, New Mexico. He lived and extraordinary life. Having survived the forced removal from his family as a child by the United States Government in an attempt to assimilate Native Children during the boarding school era. At the age of 12 he escaped boarding school and became a sheep herder and ranch hand. Through his teen years he traveled to many parts of the United States and discovered new talents and careers along the way. Corn was most proud of his years he spent singing with Hank Williams Sr. and many other western singers who are now legends. In the early 1960s Corn met the love of his life, Christine and relocated to Santa Clara Pueblo. It was then that he became intrigued with black Santa Clara pottery - he became a self-taught potter. He is one of the earliest potters to employ sgraffito style carving. Corn quickly developed a passion for creating beautiful works of art and through the years evolved into a master. Corn presented pots at the venerable Sid Deutsch Gallery in New York City. Corn received numerous awards, recognitions, prizes and ribbons from various prestigious exhibitions such as the Santa Fe Indian Market, Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council arts and craft show, New Mexico State Fair, Gallup Ceremonial, Phoenix Heard Museum Indian Market and countless other shows and art expos throughout the United States.
All International Shipping will be handled through the eBay Global Shipping Program.
Biography found in his obituary: Corn Moquino was born on October 26, 1929 in Zia Pueblo, New Mexico. He lived and extraordinary life. Having survived the forced removal from his family as a child by the United States Government in an attempt to assimilate Native Children during the boarding school era. At the age of 12 he escaped boarding school and became a sheep herder and ranch hand. Through his teen years he traveled to many parts of the United States and discovered new talents and careers along the way. Corn was most proud of his years he spent singing with Hank Williams Sr. and many other western singers who are now legends. In the early 1960s Corn met the love of his life, Christine and relocated to Santa Clara Pueblo. It was then that he became intrigued with black Santa Clara pottery - he became a self-taught potter. He is one of the earliest potters to employ sgraffito style carving. Corn quickly developed a passion for creating beautiful works of art and through the years evolved into a master. Corn presented pots at the venerable Sid Deutsch Gallery in New York City. Corn received numerous awards, recognitions, prizes and ribbons from various prestigious exhibitions such as the Santa Fe Indian Market, Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council arts and craft show, New Mexico State Fair, Gallup Ceremonial, Phoenix Heard Museum Indian Market and countless other shows and art expos throughout the United States.
