P49 Santa Clara Melon Pot
Red melon pot by Santa Clara potter Jason "White Eagle" and LaHoma Swazo. This red clay pot is 3” x 3.25”, and is a classic Rio Grande melon bowl design.
Jason and his wife, LaHoma have won many awards for their outstanding work.
About the artist
Jason “White Eagle" Suazo
Santa Clara Pueblo
Santa Clara potter Jason “White Eagle is the son of Anita and Joseph Suazo and grandson of Belen Tapia. Jason was inspired by his mother to make traditional hand coiled pottery with clays collected from Santa Clara Pueblo.
Jason specializes in hand carved redware and blackware that is highly polished in the traditional Santa Clara manner.
Quote from Jason in "Santa Clara Portraits, A Proud Tradition"by Neil Chapman: "I would like to carry on the tradition of making pottery and passing it on to one of my children."
Jason and his wife, LaHoma have won many awards for their outstanding work.
