TWO SIGNED NATIVE AMERICAN PUEBLO CLAY POTS. On the left, there is an incised storage jar with a reddish-brown color finish, rounded base, and a highly decorated neck. Its surface is somewhat rough and in its upper band there are incised geometric patterns Signed STELLA SHUTIVA, the jar on the right is a Corrugated Seed Jar in white color and unique textured surface; it has a low, rounded body and a very narrow opening at the top which is typical of a seed jar used for storing grains and seeds. It has decorated handles.
ARTIST PROFILE: STELLA SHUTIVA (Acoma Pueblo) is an Acoma Pueblo potter who revived the prehistoric corrugated pottery style. Her mother, Jessie Garcia, was also a potter who inspired her. - Height (Reddish pot): 6.25 inches. Estimate $120-160