Art
Paul Speckled Rock. Bear Fetish sculpture
Paul Speckled Rock. Bear Fetish sculpture
Bear fetish. Paul Speckled Rock. Signed by artist. 1990
Paul Speckled Rock (1952-1997) was a grandson of Severa Tafoya and a son of Tonita Tafoya. His brothers Ray Tafoya and Ken Tafoya, are both well-known potters. He was married to Rosemary Lonewolf and learned to make pottery from Joseph Lonewolf. He became a painter in 1973 and made a series of bronzes in 1977 then went on to become a potter. Distinctive polished redware with incised detail.