Native American Laguna Handbuilt and Handpainted Pot

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Native American Laguna/Hopi Tewa Handbuilt and Handpainted Pot by Roberta Youvella Silas (1939-2009)

Roberta Youvella Silas was born in 1939 and began making pottery in 1965. She was the daughter of Pauline Youvella (Laguna Pueblo) and Roy Youvella (Hopi-Tewa). No one in her family made pottery, so she learned to do so by working with Helen Naha (Feather Woman). She lived at First Mesa, where she was many Sikyatki pot sherds. She incorporated these ancient designs into her pottery. This spectacular piece came from a private collection and is in excellent condition.