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THE COMMEMORATIVE 2000
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Online Auction of Pot & Teepee
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In 1999, it was the Joe Taylor Puma of our FFCA Pot & Puma logo. In 2000, it's the John Frank Pot behind the Puma, now standing boldly as a fitting background to support a replica of the famous and sought-after #2 Dealer Sign! Joniece has artfully wrapped the two together in a unique little Wall Pocket for a most unusual and dynamic effect. Any Frankoma collector worth his clay will recognize these two proud symbols to be the spirit of the early Frankoma products we treasure so highly.
The Commemorative 2000 is offered in four colors-Bronze Green, Terra Turquoise, Old Ivory and Gun Metal, four glazes chosen for their compatibility to each other, making all four together a most colorful and stunning wall ensemble.
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The price for one in your choice of color is $40, three for $100 (a $120 value), or $130 for all four (a $160 value).
Frankoma Industries has cast these items, and Joniece and Donna have finished them by meticulously trimming, hand glazing and firing each piece in their FRANK X 2 studio. In the spirit and tradition of John and Grace Lee Frank, they have handled each piece with loving care, and that special frequency will never leave them. As long as you own these commemoratives, they will speak to you.
THE CALUMET BUD VASE
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The Calumet Bud Vase is a replica of a type of Indian clay pipe, specially designed by Joniece Frank to be used as centerpieces for the John Frank Memorial Scholarship Banquet, Reunion 2000. Her choice of design is meant to be in keeping with the theme of this year's commemorative. This charming item has been produced by FRANK X 2 as a limited edition of only 30 (thirty). Each Calumet is numbered accordingly, hand signed by Joniece and Donna, and will be auctioned to the highest bidders following the banquet.
Made of Oklahoma red earth, the inside of the Calumet Bud Vase is dipped in Terra Turquoise glaze, the body dotted with blue or green turquoise nuggets, and wrapped with a bit of leather. Each is appointed with a single small fetish, either Buffalo or Bear, both being traditional symbols of "abundance." The early Native American Indians utilized these animals for food to feed their families, their hides for warm clothing, and the bones for carving useful tools. The White Buffalo (of which there are only 6 in the 30) symbolizes the survival of the Native American Indian.
The bears have pointed noses, while the heads of the buffalo are larger and flat. Though similar in shape, each fetish has been carefully selected to be unique in coloration, shaped from the many variations of native Oklahoma agate and quartz. Each animal stands atop a turquoise stone. The piece is designed without sophistication, but rather in the primitive earthy style and character of the Native American culture long before the White Man arrived.
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