VTG Zuni Pottery Olla Jar Deldrick Lorenda Cellicion LIZARD DRAGONFLY Polychrome For Sale

Design & Cultural Symbolism

• Central Motifs: Features large, intricately detailed geckos/lizards encircling a central dragonfly motif. In Pueblo culture, water-dwelling and moisture-seeking creatures like lizards and dragonflies are sacred symbols of rain, renewal, and abundance.

• Framing Details: Surrounded by dynamic geometric panels incorporating fine-line crosshatching, stepped cloud motifs, and abstract avian patterns.

• Color Palette: Rendered in a traditional three-tone polychrome natural slip—warm terracotta red, rich manganese black, and a cream/buff background ground.

About the ArtisansDeldrick and Lorenda Cellicion are among the most celebrated contemporary potters from Zuni Pueblo. Working collaboratively since the 1980s, they are famous for reviving and innovating Zuni polychrome techniques, particularly their signature raised and hand-painted lizard, salamander, and dragonfly motifs. Their work is documented in major Native American art publications and featured in prominent museum collections and Southwest art galleries worldwide.

Condition & Provenance

• Care Instructions: Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposure to liquids, moisture, or direct prolonged sunlight.