Vtg Signed STELLA TELLER Isleta Pueblo Pottery Polychrome Geometric WEDDING VASE

Vtg Signed STELLA TELLER Isleta Pueblo Pottery Polychrome Geometric WEDDING VASE

• Small, decorative wedding vase, jar

• Buff, beige clay

• Hand formed, crafted

• Round body, with double spouts, & handle

• Hand painted, decorated

• Reddish brown & black, sun, water, cloud, geometric, polychrome design, on white background

• Black, hand painted signature on base:

   - "S. Teller, Isleta N.M."

~~ ADDITIONAL INFO ~~

Born in 1929, Stella J. Teller has dedicated her life to crafting storyteller and nacimiento figurines.

Beginning in the quaint studio at Isleta Pueblo, where she followed the footsteps of her great-grandmother Marcellina Jojola, grandmother Emeklia Lente Carpio, and mother Felicita Jojola, all of whom were skilled potters.

Stella's pottery stands out from traditional Isleta Polychrome wares due to its distinctive, natural colors. Her trademark light gray color is a result of mixing white clay with manganese. Stella was a pioneer in inserting turquoise cabs into the clay, adding a unique touch to her creations.

Stella expanded her repertoire to include storyteller figurines representing Navajo, Isleta Pueblo, Apache, and Hopi males and females. She holds the credit for creating the first storyteller to represent a Navajo.

An award winning artist, Stella's work has gained international recognition. One of her earlier pieces was showcased in the Smithsonian Institute's traveling exhibit in 1987. Her creations are also displayed in museums and galleries across various states including California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New Mexico.

Stella's legacy continues through her four daughters - Chris, Mona, Robin, and Lynette Teller, who have all followed in their mother's footsteps and become successful potters.

The Pueblo of Isleta is in the center of the Rio Grande Valley, and comprised of the main village of Isleta and two small villages, Oraibi and Chicale.

The name Isleta means "Little Island" in Spanish. Isleta has long been connected to the pueblo of Sandia, about 14 miles north of Albuquerque, on the other side of the Rio Grande. Both pueblos speak Southern Tiwa but Sandia has not been known for its pottery.

MEASUREMENTS

• Total weight of all items: 3 oz

• 2½" diameter

• 3½" wide

• 4" tall

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CONDITION DETAILS

• VERY GOOD, previously owned condition

* Minor scuff marks are noted, as shown in photos

* Minor patina & age-related paint wear, as shown in photos

• Minor age-related wear

• No chips, cracks, crazing, or other damage noted

** See photos for additional condition details