Immanuel MANA Trujillo Pottery 1992 Smithsonian Museum American Indian Test Unit

Description

Beautiful American Indian Pottery Bowl Signed Immanuel (MANA Trujillo) Apache Arizona 1992 Smithsonian Museum Test #0014
Beautiful handmade pottery bowl hand crafted by Immanuel (MANA) Trujillo (1928-2010) in 1992 in Aravaipa Valley, Southeast Arizona.
This was a prototype made for the Smithsonian Museum by the Mana Pottery founder.
Hand painted abstract design of a Longhorn black bull in a field with symbolic flora. Features a muted pastel background with rich black glaze inside, on the rim and on the base. Base is deeply enscribed in hand writing:
"KIVA - Immanuel 1992, Arizona, USA, Apache, Smithsonian Connection Test Unit #0014-"
Quick Bio: Immanuel was born to an unwed teen mother and some references found online state that that his father was an Apache and WW I veteran. (This data was never proven). In 1978 Immanuel "Mana" co-founded Peyote Way Church of God. Mana Pottery was started in 1948 to help fund operations of the church. He was involved with both the NAC (Native American Church) and the Peyote Way Church. More info can be researched online by the buyer of this art piece. Check out Mana Pottery and Smithsonian Museum.
As stated on the Mana Pottery site, the Peyote Way line is featured in The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian Collection in 1994.
Dimensions:
Sits 3" high by 3.5" in diameter. Weight: 10 ounces.
Condition:
In excellent condition. No issues.
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