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Marie Vallo & Westly Begaye Acoma Pot
Signed: M. Vallo (Marie Francis Vallo) From Acoma Pueblo
W. Begaye (Westly Begay) Navajo
Dated '94
Westly Begaye Married Into The Acoma Pueblo Where He Was Inspired To Continue The Family Tradition Of Working With Clay. His Wife, Marie Francis Vallo, Taught Him All The Fundamentals Of Creating Acoma Pottery.

Westly Begaye
Westly was born into the Navajo Nation in 1965. He was taught by his long time companion, Marie Francis Vallo, an Acoma potter who is the mother of Leland, Kim and Thomas Vallo. Westly's work is a fusing of Navajo and Acoma traditions. He has developed his own unique style, giving his pots an amazing contemporary flare. He is well know for his beautiful parrot, flute player and lizard designs. He continues to grow as an artist and is gaining in popularity among mainstream collectors.

Condition:
Good, Slightly Scuffed. Shelf Wear

Size:
4" X 16"