Frogs
The eyes on this little frog are made of turquoise. It is made of shell and made by an Unknown artist. It measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 inches.
Joy Navasie is the second Frog Woman, her mother, Paqua , was the first. She was born in 1919 at Hopi and recalls that she started making pottery when she was about 17 years old. Paqua, just a few years before she passed away, developed the white ware pottery style that Joy and her daughters have continued to produce. Joy signs her pottery with a frog hallmark, as did her mother, there is a difference Joy uses web feet. This fabulous pot is in excellent condition. Circumference is 32 inches.
This little guy might hop right into your heart. He is only an inch long and is made of spiny oyster shell by carver, Roy Davis.
Zuni carver Juana Homer carves these fun frogs with eyes of mother of pearl and jet. The frog is the cleaners of emotions, caller of the rains and represents fertility of the earth.
