Adrian Wall (Jemez, b. 1970 ) + Tony Jojola (Isleta) + Jody Naranjo (Santa Clara, b. 1969)
Thunderbird Fetish Olla, 2022
glass, sinew
"The history of glass at IAIA is profound,” says sculptor Adrian Wall, who led the artists who created the spectacular Thunderbird Fetish Olla. This piece is inspired by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, who helped launch IAIA’s glass program in the 1970s at the request of President Lloyd Kiva New. This beautiful turquoise glass pot was blown by Tony Jojola, who studied and apprenticed under Chihuly. It is complimented by Tewa potter Jody Naranjo’s intricate sgraffito work, featuring images of a fish, a turtle, other animals, and a node to IAIA with a Thunderbird. Wall's distinctive fetishes and adorning glass feathers complete this remarkable glass pot.

signed underside: Adrian Wall / Jody Naranjo / Jojola 2022
height: 11 x diameter: 9 1/2 in. (27.94 x 24.13 cm.)