{"product_id":"250523-06-santa-clara-pueblo-black-pot-with-handles-likely-legoria-unsigned","title":"Santa Clara Pueblo Black Pot with Handles By Legoria","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid\/Late 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.25\" H x 8.5\" W with Handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Black Pot with Attached Handles Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLegoria Tafoya (1911–1984) was a respected Santa Clara Pueblo potter known for her traditional blackware (black-on-black) pottery, including carved jars, bowls, candlesticks, animal figurines, and pieces with handles like wedding\/engagement vessels or handled pots. Born Legoria Velarde at Santa Clara Pueblo (Kha'p'oo Owinge), New Mexico; sister of artist Pablita Velarde. Learned pottery-making around 1930 from her mother (Marianita Chavarria Velarde) and family traditions. She began with small molded animal figurines inspired by Tewa mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExhibited at Santa Fe Indian Market starting in 1940, winning awards (e.g., blue ribbon for a polished bowl). She often collaborated later with her daughter Celes Tafoya. Worked in the traditional coil-and-scrape method using local clay. Blackware is achieved by burnishing the pot before firing in a reducing atmosphere (often smothered with manure or other materials to create the deep black finish). Known for polished black surfaces, carved designs (e.g., avanyu\/feathered serpent, feathers, kiva steps), and forms like handled dishes or jars. Many of her handled pieces feature twisted or distinctive handles reminiscent of Santa Clara engagement\/wedding jars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878043639973,"sku":"250523-06","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p14287_i8_w741.jpg?v=1757348102","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/250523-06-santa-clara-pueblo-black-pot-with-handles-likely-legoria-unsigned","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}