{"product_id":"201030-03-san-ildefonso-black-on-black-carved-jar-by-blue-corn","title":"San Ildefonso Pueblo Black on Black Jar By Blue Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid\/Late 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.75\" H x 5.375\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Black on Black with a Glossy and Matte Geometric Design from a Native American Potter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucita Calabaza - Blue Corn (1921-1999) was a renowned Native American potter from San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. She was introduced to pottery making by her grandmother at the age of three and later received the name “Blue Corn” during the annual San Ildefonso Naming Ceremony. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Corn attended pueblo schools and later transferred to the Santa Fe Indian School. After her parents’ passing, she was sent to live with relatives in southern California. She returned to San Ildefonso and married Santiago Calabaza, a silversmith from Santo Domingo Pueblo, at the age of 20. Together, they raised ten children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Corn worked various jobs, including cleaning J. Robert Oppenheimer’s home in Los Alamos during World War II. In the early years, she focused on traditional San Ildefonso pottery techniques, creating black-on-black, redware, and polychrome pots. After her husband Santiago passed away, Joseph began working with her, carving, painting, and designing pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Corn is considered the successor to Maria Martinez as the leading San Ildefonso potter, holding this position for the rest of the 20th century. Her work is highly regarded for its traditional and contemporary styles, featuring intricate designs and techniques. Today, her pottery is highly sought after by collectors and museums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877885370533,"sku":"201030-03","price":470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/201030-03_1_b9efadbe-3c3c-4d03-aca9-e70707e97329.jpg?v=1779903634","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/201030-03-san-ildefonso-black-on-black-carved-jar-by-blue-corn","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}