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Santa Clara Pueblo
(FCHP248)
1925-1950
This large storage jar has the signature Santa Clara design, the bear's
paw, around its shoulder. While it is not used by potters at any other
pueblos, the bear's paw has been used only since about 1900 at Santa
Clara. This pot with five bear paws belonged to Joseph Henry Sharp and
was used by him as an object in the painting, "Shelling Corn," and many
others. Santa Clara Pueblo is situated just south of San Juan and is
called Ka'po' in the native Tewa tongue. In recent times, its potters
have produced polished red wares. The graceful shapes of Santa Clara
pots make them quite desirable.
Illustrated in
Spirits in the Art, by James A.
Hanson, p-237
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