Description: Jemez Native American Koshare Clay Mask by Fannie Loretto.This delightful Koshare (Clown) Mask Sculpture measures approximately 4" inches long by 4" across and was created by Fannie Loretto out of natural pigments she gathers from within the Jemez Pueblo. Then she grinds, cleans, mixes the clay, hand pinches, shapes, paints, and fires her art outdoors the traditional way. Fannie is well-known for her Koshare masks. Fannie makes the masks in different sizes and adds satin ribbons, feathers, horsehair ponytails, and corn husks to complement each piece. Each mask has its own personality and expression--no two are alike. She signs her pottery as: "Fannie Loretto" followed by the water sign to denote her Clan origin.Fannie Loretto "Little Turquoise" was born in 1951 and has been working in clay since she was a child. She is half Jemez and half Laguna and is a member of the water clan. Fannie learned to make pottery from her mother, Carrie Reid Loretto. Fannie comes from a large family of potters, all of whom have made a name for themselves in the American Indian art world. Her daughter (Kathleen Wall) and two sons (Marcus Wall and Adrian Wall) are also well-known artisans.Fannie Loretto's work has beenrecognized with many awards including best of show at the Heard Museum and the Eight Northern Pueblos Arts and Crafts show. Loretto has won numerous First Place awards from Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market, and the New Mexico State Fair. Fannie is a talented artist who is committed to uphold the tradition of hand-made pottery; she is an artist of true tradition.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-11-30T03:15:36.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Jemez, NM
Artisan: Fannie Loretto
Tribal Affiliation: Jemez
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
Handmade: Yes
