Agnes Peynesta, Zuni Miniature Double Lizard Pottery Bowl (77)

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Agnes Peynesta, Zuni Miniature Pottery Double Lizard Bowl (77). 1" x 7/8"Agnes Peynetsa, Zuni Pueblo, active ca. 1984-present, polychrome on whiteware jars, cornmeal bowls, effigy frog and lizard pots, frog figures, seed pots, canteens, miniatures, and jewelry. Agnes Peynetsa is the daughter of Charles and Wilma Peynetsa, wife of Berdel Soseech; sister of Priscilla Peynetsa and Anderson Peynetsa. Agnes learned pottery making from Jennie Laate and her brother and sister. Agnes sometimes collaborates with Berdel Soseeah her husband. Agnes prefers white clay.Agnes Peynetsa hand crafted this exquisite pot using traditional techniques of hand coiling and outdoor kiln firing, Incorporating natural colors of red, black, and white.Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo in New Mexico, and because of its location, Zuni is the most traditional. Continuing to make jewelry, fetishes, and pottery, most of the people of Zuni are artists. Zuni jewelry makers are known for lapidary skills including inlay, needlepoint, and petit point work.