Large Cochiti Double Spout Wedding Jar walrus The masks of the larger

The masks of the larger figures are articulated and open by pulling a cord

It has a design of four stacked parallelograms going up and to the left which is repeated three times around the basket

The woman who made it was a skilled artist

I think these are a fine pair of moccasins and a lot nicer than a lot of the partially beaded moccasins on the market

Ralph Tawangyaouma was  deeply involved in Hopi spiritual life as a Two-Horn Priest

Large Cochiti Double Spout Wedding Jar walrus The masks of the largerThis is a fabulous and unique piece of Southwest pottery. Just the size and scale of this piece is impressive. The form will long hold your interest. It has a large abstract floral design on each side and under the spout is painted a large crested bird. It has a linear design on both spouts and a painted design on the inside and outside of the rim of these as well. It has a loop handle between the spouts which also has a painted design. This is a