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SKU: 5231-118

San Ildefonso Pueblo Jar Pottery By Maria + Santana

$8,500.00

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ca. 1956 - 1965

9" H x 6.25" D

Black on Black Hand Coiled Clay Jar with Tall Neck Feathers

Excellent Condition

Pottery By Maria + Santana (often stylized as "Marie + Santana" in signatures) is a renowned black-on-black pottery created through the collaboration between Maria Martinez (1887–1980), a legendary potter from San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico, and her daughter-in-law, Santana Roybal Martinez (dates not widely documented, but active in pottery until at least the mid-1950s). This partnership marked a significant chapter in Maria's career, producing highly collectible pieces that blend traditional Pueblo techniques with innovative artistry. Pieces signed "Marie + Santana" or "Maria + Santana" are dated roughly between 1943 and 1956, and they are celebrated for their sleek, polished forms and intricate matte designs.

Provenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: San Ildefonso

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 9 in6.25 in

Category: Pottery Bowls and Jars Post 1940

Artist: Martinez, Maria (ca. 1887–1980)

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