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1979 Santa Clara Etched Bowl by Madeline Tafoya

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
1979 Santa Clara Etched Bowl by Madeline Tafoya
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1979 Native American Santa Clara Etched Bowl by Madeline Naranjo Tafoya (1912-2002), measures 6''H x 7.5''D, signed by artist, FYI: ''Madeline Tafoya (1912-2002) was a noted Santa Clara Potter. She was the cousin to Margaret Tafoya. In her lifetime, she won many awards from the Santa Fe Indian Market, and the prestigious Governors award. Madeline learned her trade from her Grandmother and her aunt. She specialized in traditional Santa Clara black and red pottery. When asked her favorite part of the work, she replied, ''Creating each piece from the shapes in my mind.'' Madeline past away after a short illness in late December, 2002. She was 90 years old. Madeline was a legend in Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery.''