A few folks asked to see my small collection of Platero pieces. I finally took the time to photograph them together! I have a bracelet, 3 pendants, two rings, earrings, and two other pairs of earrings that are Platero family members.
I love seeing your collection. That cuff is such an interesting style! Are those spinner earrings? His spinners are wonderful; I have a spinner pendant. I’ll get a few pics of mine to add to the thread😊.
@Jemez2; Wouldn’t they be great together. I really need to downsize but have a hard time doing so🥴…if that happens, you’ll be the first to know! @chicfarmer
@tepowell, Interesting! I have a few Katsinas purchased years ago, but several of them I can’t remember to read the name. By the way, who made that wonderful Kewa jar in the background? I love the form!
Thanks, this pot is by Franklin Tenorio. While I’m all about the jewelry, my husband is all about the pottery (It is a good thing we don’t get to Andrea Fisher in SF very often; but of course she ships!)
Yeah, I know Andrea Fisher…it’s a candy shop for those of us who love NA pottery😄
Tell your hubby, he has good taste! I have heard of Franklin Tenorio, but have t seen much of his pottery. For years I collected Robert Tenorio and his family (along with others). This is my favorite piece of Robert’s. It was the first piece I purchased directly from him at his home when we were there to see an outdoor pottery firing in 2000.
It was the first piece of pottery my husband and I bought after we were married. It was a pretty big splurge for us at the time, but we both loved it. This past trip we talked about buying another piece of pottery (even though our house is pretty darn full), but our budget on our trip would not have allowed much space for a piece of pottery AND my Lovato cuff. I told my husband I knew he really enjoyed the pottery, and we should get that instead. He said that I enjoy my jewelry more than he enjoys the pottery, so we should go ahead and get the cuff. He’s a good man
Nicely decorated bowl! And another Tenorio potter! There are quite a few Tenorio’s at Kewa. For example, Robert Tenorio and Tomas Tenorio, both excellent potters are not related; not sure where Vicky fits into the picture. Robert is getting up in age and has no children. His extended family, brother-in law, Howard Tenorio and his family make gorgeous hand rolled turquoise and/or shell heishi jewelry.
Thanks for sharing your pottery! I’m not buying pottery anymore…well, occasionally a special piece🥴, I too would rather buy jewelry. I think you and your husband made the correct decision with your Lovato cuff!
Your hubby sounds like a great guy; glad he also enjoys good NA art!
Thanks for researching this @Ziacat; Andrea Fisher is always a great resource. When I hear Calabaza I always think of Effie and Juan Calavaza, of the Zuni snake jewelry fame . One letter makes a difference even though they sound the same when spoken! There are are quite a few Calabazas at Kewa, most are heishi makers. I’m most familiar with Robert’s family. Interestingly he told us that when he was a kid, he’d come home from school and pump drill turquoise for heishi for the family. Once when I brought a friend to meet him, he went over his pottery building, decorating, and firing process for her, and gave us a pump drilling demonstration. Just a great man!
. One letter makes a difference even though they sound the same when spoken! There are are quite a few Calabazas at Kewa, most are heishi makers. I’m most familiar with Robert’s family. Interestingly he told us that when he was a kid, he’d come home from school and pump drill turquoise for heishi for the family. Once when I brought a friend to meet him, he went over his pottery building, decorating, and firing process for her, and gave us a pump drilling demonstration. Just a great man!