Steve T. Smith (b. 1948, Iroquois)
"Turtle Seed Pot," 1992
Signed and dated: Talking Earth / 5-460 / S.T.S / '92
The black, brown, and white glazed and painted seed pot depicting repeated women dancing hand-in-hand and a turtle
3.75" H x 8.325" Dia.
Provenance: The Estate of Eleanor Koffler

Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a description of the piece from the artist and has been transcribed below:

"Talking Earth Pottery / '92 / S.T.S
"Turtle Seed Pot"
This is an original and contemporary piece of Iroquois pottery. The rim on this seed pot shows the circle which symbolizes a sacred and continuous life cycle of renewal. The turtle is one of the nine clans and according to legend represents the continent of North America or "turtle island." The women represent the earth which the turtle also symbolizes as being female or Mother.
Steve T. Smith
S.T.S."

Overall good condition with shelf wear, scattered minor scuffs, and inherent firing flaws commensurate with age. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.