Hopi Pottery Platter by LORETTA SILAS POLEAHLA (1964-2007) 13 1/4" x 9 3/4"

Description

VINTAGE HUGE HOPI PLATTER by LORETTA (SILAS) POLEHALA
Here we offer an AMAZING hand painted platter
!  It measures
13 1/4" x 9 3/4" x 1" deep.
There is rubbing to the bee weed through out. We don't feel it detracts from this BEAUTIFUL PIECE.
Please examine pictures closely for condition.
Loretta Silas Poleahla (1964-2007) Hopi platter featuring 5 lizards and sikyatki designs, signed on base by Loretta Poleahla.
Loretta was one of eight daughters of well-known potter Roberta Youvella-Silas. Loretta learned her craft from her mother and was a true traditional artist.
S
ister of Louann Silas, Antionette Silas, Jofern Silas Puffer and Venora Silas all great potters. in their own right. She lived in the First Mesa Village of Polacca.
She dug her own clay and used traditional all natural paints made from plants and minerals. Her work was pit fired outdoors.
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