Lonewolf is the originator of this style, both the sgrafitto carving and the two tone firing. Beginning back in the 1960s, Lonewolf encouraged his sister, Grace Medicine Flower and their father Camilio Sunflower Tafoya to leave the old traditional style of Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery behind. They became one of the most famous of all the pottery dynasties.

This little pot was originally part of a set of twelve "pottery jewels" meant to be collected as a group. Over time many of these tiny gems have become separated and are available individually.

Dynamic design of the Avanyu and the Sun cover the upper surface which is red and buff while the polished under half is black. Signed and dated.

Snowflake is famous for her deep red slip which is perfectly burnished and precisely carved in the sgrafitto manner. This miniature pottery seed jar is 1 1/4" tall by 1 1/2" wide. Signed.

A jaguar is portrayed with its tracks evolving from realistic to Mimbres style. There are several levels of depth to the carving, just wonderful artistry!

This miniature pottery is 2" tall by 2" diameter, signed and serial numbered.

Camilio Tafoya, b.1902-d.1995, father of Joseph Lonewolf and Grace Medicine Flower, was well known for traditional carved large pottery vessels that he made with his wife Agapita, until Lonewolf and Medicine Flower encouraged him to try the little pieces, finely polished then lightly carved. His designs are whimsical and lyrical.

Butterflies and a hummingbird flutter around flowers, with a mystical bird spreading his wings.

This miniature pottery is 1 1/4" tall by 1 1/4" diameter, signed and serial numbered.

Camilio Tafoya, b.1902-d.1995, father of Joseph Lonewolf and Grace Medicine Flower, was well known for traditional carved large pottery vessels that he made with his wife Agapita, until Lonewolf and Medicine Flower encouraged him to try the little pieces, finely polished then lightly carved. His designs are whimsical and lyrical.

Deer Dancers are honoring the deer who bring rain and game, two realistic deer rest at the end of the rainbow.

This miniature pottery is one inch tall by 1 1/8" diameter, signed and serial numbered.

Camilio Tafoya, b.1902-d.1995, father of Joseph Lonewolf and Grace Medicine Flower, was well known for traditional carved large pottery vessels that he made with his wife Agapita, until Lonewolf and Medicine Flower encouraged him to try the little pieces, finely polished then lightly carved. His designs are whimsical and lyrical.

Not sure of this story, but it looks like Indian men imitating the behavior of animals.

This polychrome olla is beautifully formed and delicately painted, all natural colors. 2 1/2" tall by 2 1/4" diameter. Signed.

The tiny olla stands 1 3/4" tall. Signed "Keene".

Fine original condition from ten years ago, one pinpoint pit due to spalling of the clay.

Hand built with native clay, carved and stone burnished red slip then pit fired.

This little jar stands 1 1/2" tall and is 1 1/4" across the low shoulder. Signed DG.

Buyer pays $10.00 for shipping.