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!

Traditionally built pottery is finely carved through the highly polished red slip. The 2 1/4" ball shaped pottery features two eagles separated with bands of intricate design. This early work by Grace is fine and in mint condition.

Grace Medicine Flower is the daughter of Camilio Tafoya and the sister of Joseph Lonewolf.

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.

Purchased from Pauline Setalla at First Mesa in 1961, this bowl looks brand new! Unsigned.

Dimensions are 1 3/4" deep by 5 1/2" diameter. Rosy glow from pit firing.

Buyer pays $12.00 for shipping.

Purchased from Pauline Setalla at First Mesa in 1961, this bowl looks brand new! Unsigned.

Dimensions are 2 1/2" deep by 7" diameter. Rosy glow from pit firing.

Buyer pays $12.00 for shipping.

Traditionally hand built with native clay, painted with boiled bee plant and pit fired. The collector tells us "I was at Walpi three hours after Mrs. Kinale removed the corrugated tin panels from her pottery horno. Sadly some of the pieces had burn marks from the blustery wind affecting the fire." She bought them anyway!

Documented on the base is the artist, date and original price of $16.00.

Dimensions are 7" tall by 8" diameter. Unsigned.

Buyer pays $20.00 for shipping.

Collected by an Arizona family who traveled the reservations on their summer vacations.

The pottery olla stands 7" tall and is 8 1/2" diameter. Fine original condition.

Purchased from Pablita in her home in 1979, signed with her feather and Acoma. Original price $165.00.

Buyer pays $20.00 for shipping.

This classic male seated figure is 10" tall. Five children are seated on his knees. What is unusual is there are two girls and three boys, a special order for a mother with five kids. Helen usually made boys, not so many girls. The children are beautifully dressed in their best clothes, as is the singing Grandfather with his dressy cape and fancy shirt.

Although this was a masterpiece of fine workmanship by Helen, it has some issues with condition. There is a large crack under his right leg which has been stabilized and the smallest boy has a damaged foot. This is all original to the making of the piece and the owner took delivery even though it was not perfect! It has been loved all these years by the family. May be professionally restored or left as is. Priced according to its condition.

Buyer pays $40.00 for shipping and insurance.

The whitish slip was stone burnished, the painted is brown not black and the inside is slipped red. The clay has a pinkish cast. Looks like it was over fired. Yes, it leans.

3 3/4" tall by 3 1/4" across the rim.

What I love about it is the fact that someone liked it enough to keep it, chips and all!

The gracefully shaped jar stands 6" tall by 7 1/2" diameter, precisely designed with a spirit break in each segment!

Nice small size for easy investment of your art buying dollars!

This is a small jar for them as they are known for making some really large ones! This pottery jar is 5 1/2" tall by 7" diameter. Signed.