Exquisite highly polished redware melon jar by Native American Helen Shupla of Santa Clara Pueblo. She is one of the few potters whose name is synonymous with a particular style of pottery; 'the melon bowl.' The ribs on her pieces are pushed out from the inside when the clay is wet. That is why there is often a slight turn to the ribs, as they are turned when she would twist her hand against the inside of the clay. As they are based on a natural form, they tend to have a very organic appearance. Her pottery was crafted in the traditional manner of harvesting local clay, hand coiling, shaping, and sanding, then polishing with a stone. Helen used traditional methods of firing her works in an open fire. Signed by the artist. Measures: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. Please note that all sales are final and no refunds will be given under any circumstances. Sarasota Estate Auction provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, matter. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Online images can sometimes be poor quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com.