Native American Zuni Lizard Pottery Polychrome 3D Relief Design by Deldrick Cellicion 0239

Native American Zuni Lizard Pottery Polychrome 3D Relief Design by Deldrick Cellicion

Featured is a Native American Zuni Lizard Style 3D Sculpted Pottery, made by Zuni artist Deldrick Cellicion. Known for this style of 3D Sculpted pottery, Deldrick makes the spirit of the Southwest come to life. Lizards are native to the desert climate of the warm Southwest region. The lizards lift away from the surface of the pot as a 3D low relief sculpture in such an amazing way, that it brings them to life. Every detail is carefully considered. The texture of the surface of the pot mimics that of rock or a wall, where we often see lizards crawling or scurrying away once noticed. Hand built and shaped, it is hand painted and sponged in bright orange color to create the texture and emphasize the length and curves of the reptiles. It's 7- ½” tall and about 6- ½” in width. The pot measures 7- ¼” deep and the top opening is 2- ¾” wide. Signed by the artist and labeled Zuni. A glorious work of art that will get everyone's attention, this Native American Zuni Lizard Style3D Sculpted Pottery carries that Southwest spirit with every detail.

Deldrick and Lorenda Cellicion are a husband and wife team who both specialize in Lizard theme pottery. They have their exceptional style with sculpted reliefs where the lizards rise out from the pottery. They often work together on a piece but sometimes they make the pottery separately and sign them individually. They are referenced in "Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni" by Hayes and Blom and in Schaaf's "Southern Pueblo Pottery: 2000 Artist Biographies".