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Historic San Juan Pottery Shallow Bowl, T Montoya

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:30.00 USD Estimated At:40.00 - 60.00 USD
Historic San Juan Pottery Shallow Bowl, T Montoya
Historic Native American San Juan Carved Pottery Shallow Bowl by Tomasita Montoya (1899-1978), measures 1''H x 6.25''D and is signed on the bottom, FYI: ''Tomasita Montoya was one of the original 7 San Juan potters who revived the art form in the 1930's. Her daughters Rosita de Herrera and Dominguita Herrera learned to make pottery from her.Tomasita was especially known for her incised red ware jars, bowls, and vases. The decoration on these vessels was primarily fine line geometric hatching. On occasion she utilized micaceous clay, adding some texture and sparkle to the geometric elements. Tomasita also made deeply carved polychrome pieces which included designs of clouds, kiva steps, and plants.''