The University of Arizona
Southwest Indian Art Fair 2009

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Friends of Lorraine Honanie Youth Award of Excellence
~ $200 ~ Friends of Lorraine Honanie ~

“Red Blessing Seed Pot”
by Jachelle Yazzie, Navajo

Description: Wheel-thrown of white clay; hand carved with commercial paints.

About this Award: Awarded for youth work that exceeds standard qualities of excellence in craftsmanship or visual appeal. Artists of age 17 and under are eligible.

Juror’s Comments:

Martin Kim: This pot exhibits all the qualities you would expect even in top quality adult pottery. It has good visual strength, symmetry and excellent craftsmanship. 

Jachelle Yazzie
Photo by Emily Kleinkauf