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1984 San Ildefonso Pottery Bear by Juan Tafoya

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
1984 San Ildefonso Pottery Bear by Juan Tafoya
1984 Native American San Ildefonso Pottery Bear by Juan Tafoya (1949-2006), turquoise eyes, measures 3.5'' x 2.5'' and is signed on the bottom, FYI: ''Juan Tafoya was a potter from San Ildefonso Pueblo. Born in 1949, he learned to make pottery from his mother, Donicia Tafoya, and became an active potter in 1970. Early in his career, Juan was experimenting with different firing techniques to produce different shdes of black and brown. He was one of the first San Ildefonso potters to incorporate turquoise inlays in his pieces. He also specialized in sgraffito techniques where he would chip away at a fired piece and create a textured background.