Description

This little frog seems to have a smile on his face as he gazes intently- perhaps waiting on a fly to buzz by. The frog, as a water animal, represents transformation, renewal, fertility and abundance. This handsome piece is signed by the artists.

The artists create their sculptures by first gathering the clay for their artwork from within the Santa Clara Pueblo and then preparing the clay in the traditional way by drying, grinding, and sifting before it is mixed with water to produce the clay medium. The Gutierrez sculptures are created by hand pinching and then they are air dried and fired in the traditional way (outdoors with horse manure).

Condition: Excellent-original condition
Provenance: Purchased  from a private collector.