Jemez Pueblo Polychrome Pottery By MTC

Late 20th Century

3" H x 3.875" D

Hand Coiled with a Tan Field and a Painted Terracotta and Black Geometric Motif Design Signed MTC Jemez

In Very Good Condition

Marie Chinana is a Jemez Pueblo potter, daughter of Martha Toya. She has been active since around 1982 and uses traditional methods with natural materials gathered from the Pueblo (clay, slips, pigments). pueblodirect.com She specializes in traditional polychrome jars, bowls, and vessels, as well as stone-polished redware. Her polychrome work typically includes hand-painted designs (geometric, symbolic, or personally significant motifs like corn, feathers, or clouds) on tan/red bases, often blending polished and matte finishes. She also creates figurative pieces (e.g., turtles, nativities).