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This unique sqare top vase
features big game animals on all four panels: pronghorn, mule
deer, bighorn sheep, and elk. Johnathan's gift as a realism sgraffito
artist really shines through in this magnificent piece.
The Hummingbird jar is
also very charming and features a variety of birds fluttering
around the side of the pot. It measures 5 inches tall by 5 1/4
inches in diameter.
Born into Santa Clara Pueblo
in 1987, Johnathan Naranjo is the nephew of Dusty Naranjo, and
the grandson of Bernice Naranjo. He is one of the next generation
of potters bridging the gap between ancient traditions and contemporary
life.
He began working with clay
early in life and developed his own distinctive style. Johnathan
has also developed a keen sense as to when to pull something
from the fire in order to get a dark brown product rather than
the usual black. Then he uses his sgraffito tools to add a mix
of contemporary and traditional designs.
Because of his firing process,
he can get varying colors in his sgraffito work depending on
the depth of the scratch.
Johnathan also won the
Tony Da Award at the Santa Fe Indian Market for his intricate
and innovative style of pottery.
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