Dalawepi (Ergil Vallo) – Seedpot with Katsinas and Mimbres Figures (1990s)

This is an incised square bowl by Ergil Vallo, also known as, “Dalawepi”.  The bowl is coil built, stone polished, and traditionally fired black.  It has flattened sides giving it a square shape. The bowl has a Hemis Mana on one side with Mudhead Katsinas.  Next is a Zuni Fire God with a Mudhead.  The next is a Longhair Mana and two Mudheads.  Finally, there a Katsina with two Mudheads.  Over each of the figures is a rainbow and next to them are heartline bears.  It is a very complex piece on each side!  The background area is a “rainbow” of colors, for which he was known.  The bowl is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Dalawepi”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.