{"title":"Gonzales, Cavan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"080605-01-polychrome-san-ildefonso-pueblo-pottery-cavan-gonzales-tse-whang","title":"San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery: Cavan Gonzales (Tse-Whang)","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.25\" x 7.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine black on black jar with a red rim; Feather and Geometric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSon of Barbara Gonzales, grandson of Anita Marie Martinez, great grand-son of Adam Martinez and the great-great grandson of Maria \u0026amp; Julia Martinez, Cavan is a noted potter himself, receiving formal art training at the prestigious Alfred University. Winner of the Presidential Scholar Award from the White House in 1988, Cavan unique contributions is in the continued deveopment of polychrome pottery at San Ildefonso. This example, is a medium to large  jar with the rarely seen black and red combination firing. Superior example. Feather motifs and other motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877089992869,"sku":"080605-01","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/080605-01h.jpg?v=1759968512"},{"product_id":"22-0450-san-ildefonso-pueblo-pottery-by-cavan-gonzales","title":"San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery By Cavan Gonzales","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century\u003cbr\u003eSize: 2.250\" H x 1.625\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack on Black Pottery Vase with Ruffled Edge\u003cbr\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCavan Gonzales is a potter from San Ildefonso Pueblo\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for his contributions to the polychrome pottery revival. As the great-great-grandson of the legendary Maria Martinez, he carries forward the San Ildefonso tradition of hand-coiled pottery, specializing in black-on-black, red, and polychrome styles. Born in 1970, Gonzales learned from his mother, Barbara Gonzales, and draws on techniques pioneered by Maria and Julian Martinez, such as matte designs on polished surfaces. His work often features geometric and checkerboard patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878095970469,"sku":"22-0450","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p14874_i1_w944.jpg?v=1757346591"},{"product_id":"san-ildefonso-pueblo-pottery-eagle-tail-by-cavan-gonzales","title":"San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery \"Eagle Tail\" By Cavan Gonzales","description":"\u003cp\u003eSan Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery \"Eagle Tail\" By Cavan Gonzales\u003cbr\u003e\nSize  4.625\" H x 5\" D\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural Tan Clay with Hand Painted in Black and Orange with Geometric and Eagle Tail Motifs with the Inside Painted Orange\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent Condition\u003cbr\u003e\nCavan Gonzales, a renowned San Ildefonso Pueblo potter, is known for his traditional and polychrome pottery, often signed with his Tewa name, \"Tse-Whang\" (Eagle Tail). His work reflects the legacy of his great-great-grandmother, Maria Martinez, a legendary figure in Pueblo pottery.  Gonzales specializes in large polychrome bowls with intricate designs, such as checkerboard, geometric, feather ring, tadpole, and eagle tail motifs, crafted using traditional hand-building techniques with natural clay.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"Eagle Tail\" design, while iconic in Hopi pottery through Nampeyo’s revival of Sikyatki motifs, is also used by Gonzales, showcasing his ability to blend traditional San Ildefonso techniques with intricate, multi-colored patterns.  His pieces are displayed at Sunbeam Indian Arts, his family’s gallery, and have earned numerous awards since he was five years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014529175717,"sku":"22-0690","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-690_1.jpg?v=1762828360"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/collections\/gonzales-cavan.oembed","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}