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Santa Clara Carved Avanyu Pottery Bowl, M. Tafoya

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:60.00 - 80.00 USD
Santa Clara Carved Avanyu Pottery Bowl, M. Tafoya
Historic Santa Clara Carved Avanyu Pottery Bowl by Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001), measures 5'' x 9'' and is signed on the bottom, has been glued, however not professionally, there are 2 loose pieces inside of bowl, FYI: ''Margaret Tafoya was considered a master of the art of Santa Clara Pueblo pottery making and made deeply carved blackware and redware vessels which are highly valued by collectors. She was the last of the matriarchs of the early 20th century pueblo potters and well-known for her polished blackware pottery, Margaret Tafoya (1904 - 2001) Maria Margarita Tafoya - Corn Blossom was born August 13, 1904 at Santa Clara Pueblo. She believed the secret to her technique were her polishing stones, which have been passed down through the generations.In 1985, Margaret Tafoya was one of three New Mexicans selected to receive the Governor's Award, New Mexico's highest artistic honor, awarded for a major contribution to the arts of New Mexico.''