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San Ildefonso Jar, Maria Martinez (1887-1980)

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:3,300.00 - 4,950.00 USD
San Ildefonso Jar, Maria Martinez (1887-1980)
Review items in person in Santa Fe, New Mexico August 5th 2-5pm and 6th 9-11pm MST at 1616 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
San Ildefonso Jar, Maria Martinez (b.1887 - d.1980) and Popovi Da (b.1923 - d.1971) Highly polished red and sienna with painted avanyu encircling neck and shoulder of jar. Maria Martinez is unquestionably the most famous and most influential of all Pueblo potters. She created this pot with her son, Popovi Da who perfected the gunmetal finish. The avanyu design was originated from a story where the water serpent saved the village from a flood
2.75"H 4"D
Provenance: King Galleries, Scottsdale AZ
Present: Korte Family Collection