Wilma Baca Tosa, Jemez Pueblo - Authentic Jemez Handmade Etched Pot (JM24)

Handmade Jemez Pueblo pot, hand polished and etched with an intricate star design. Signed by Wilma Baca Tosa.  Wilma Baca Tosa, (New Wheat), was born to John and Linda Baca of Jemez Pueblo in September 1967. She was inspired to make pottery by her grandmother, Marie Reyes Shendo. Marie taught Wilma the fundamentals of making pottery the traditional way using ancient methods passed down from their ancestors.  Wilma specializes in hand coiled, stone polished and traditionally decorated Jemez pottery. She makes redware bowls, jars, seed pots, vases and wedding vases. She has been etching her pottery using the free-hand sgraffito technique since 1989. DETAILS:Artist: Wilma Baca Tosa, Jemez PuebloSize: 4 1/2" high x 4" diameterCondition: from a private collection, very good condition JM24