Andrew Rodriguez, Laguna Pueblo Native American Handmade Clay Figurine of Black Cat (WHC43)
This black clay cat is a beautiful, whimsical depiction of a cat lying in a stately position. Andrew handmakes each piece and carefully polishes it in the traditional way before firing it to perfection. Just beautiful, and a perfect gift for cat lovers!
DETAILS:
Artist: D. Andrew Rodriguez, Laguna Pueblo
Size: 5 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" deep (sizes are approximate)
Condition: from a private collection, vintage - Excellent
About the artist:
Andrew Rodriguez is an artist from Laguna Pueblo, village of Mesita, New Mexico who resides in Albuquerque. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he studied sculpture under the tutelage of Allen Houser. He completed his Fine Arts Degree “With Distinction” at the University of New Mexico.
WHC43
Andrew’s work is in clay relief & sculptures. He combines traditional smoke firing & slip/stone polishing techniques into unique contemporary expressions of his Indian heritage. His clay reliefs capture an essence of spiritual mystery & emergence.
Andrew is an award-winning artist who has taken awards at numerous prestigious shows around the country.
This black clay cat is a beautiful, whimsical depiction of a cat lying in a stately position. Andrew handmakes each piece and carefully polishes it in the traditional way before firing it to perfection. Just beautiful, and a perfect gift for cat lovers!
DETAILS:
Artist: D. Andrew Rodriguez, Laguna Pueblo
Size: 5 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" deep (sizes are approximate)
Condition: from a private collection, vintage - Excellent
About the artist:
Andrew Rodriguez is an artist from Laguna Pueblo, village of Mesita, New Mexico who resides in Albuquerque. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he studied sculpture under the tutelage of Allen Houser. He completed his Fine Arts Degree “With Distinction” at the University of New Mexico.
WHC43
Andrew’s work is in clay relief & sculptures. He combines traditional smoke firing & slip/stone polishing techniques into unique contemporary expressions of his Indian heritage. His clay reliefs capture an essence of spiritual mystery & emergence.
Andrew is an award-winning artist who has taken awards at numerous prestigious shows around the country.
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