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Rare San Juan Bowl by Tomasita Montoya 1899-1978

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:80.00 - 125.00 USD
Rare San Juan Bowl by Tomasita Montoya 1899-1978
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Rare San Juan Bowl by Tomasita Montoya February 2, 1899-May 22, 1978, she was an active potter from 1930-1970, measures 3.5''H x 5''D, Artist Bio: ''Tomasita Reyes Montoya, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo was the mother of Dominguita Naranjo and Rosita de Herrera, both of whom are famous potters. She was one of the original 7 potters in the 1930s San Juan Pueblo revival of pottery production. She was especially known for her incised polychrome redware jars, bowls and vases. Decoration on these vessels included clouds, kival steps, triangular fret and fine line hatching. On occasion she utilized micaceous clay, adding some textured geometric elements.''