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Maricopa Double Headed Burial Urn - Johnson

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:550.00 - 750.00 USD
Maricopa Double Headed Burial Urn - Johnson
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Maricopa Pueblo Double Headed Burial Urn by Barbara Johnson (1925-2004) she was a protege of Elmer Gates, measures 6.25''H x 5''L x 3.5''W, embellished with beaded earrings and necklace, charming effigy pot made in the style of the Mojave effigy pottery, Barbara Johnson is from the Maricopa Reservation. Maricopa pottery making essentially was non-existent at the turn of the 20th century, but with the diligence of Elizabeth Hart of the United States Indian Service Home Extension Department, there was a revival, not only in production but also in quality of workmanship. The Maricopa Reservation is located on the Salt River and Gila River region just outside Phoenix, Arizona. There are very few Maricopa Indians remaining, and almost no potters among them. Some of the well-known names are Ida Redbird, Mable Sunn, and Barbara Johnson.