Big White Bison (Tatanka) Vase Ceramic (Yellowstone) Stoneware, mat white glaze

JESSE FALES, White Big Horn Sheep Vase, white stoneware and white shiny glaze, 2024. This handcrafted vase or candleholder pot channels the simplicity, strength, and purity of the ...

- big ceramic sculpture - excellent good condition - authentic 1970s art piece

A uniquely brilliant American ceramic sculpture capturing the essence of a buffalo, in southwestern modern style by celebrated husband and wife artists Gene (1945-2006) & Rebecca Tobey (b.1948). This large sculpture dates to the late 20th century, decorated in rich polychrome design depicting lizard and dessert mountainous / southwestern landscape in mixed media glazed and matte finishes. Reticulated design to buffalo's back. Open panels revealing red glazed interior add depth and dimension, raised and incised exterior decoration. Signed, "Tobey" to the foot. Bottoms of feet covered in soft felt. Truly a remarkable artistic example. circa 1990s. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dimensions (approx): 21" High, 21.5” Wide, 12” Deep --- About the artist: The collaboration began with Rebecca acting as assistant on Gene’s sculptures, which evolved from dishes and practical ceramics to highly stylized animals. “She was my glaze technician,” Tobey explained, meaning the person who applies the glazes before firing. The sculptures in the mid-1980s were an interesting combination of techniques. Gene Tobey...