The University of Arizona
Southwest Indian Art Fair 2009

Award Winners ~ Details

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Staff Acquisition Award
~ $475 ~ Arizona State Museum Staff ~

Flower Vase
by Carlos Laate, Zuni

Description: Vase with deer house; hand coiled from natural clays, hand painted with natural paints and kiln fired.

About this Award: Art works winning acquisition awards become part of the museum's permanent collections. They are chosen for their technique and artistry as well as for the way in which they compare and contrast with other items in our collections. Any medium is eligible.

Jurors’ Comments:

Diane Dittemore & Patrick Lyons: Carlos Laate managed to create a pot with traditional Zuni shape, colors and designs, but at the same time a very contemporary look. The black seems to verily float on the red background, and has a smoky almost Gothic appearance.