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ca. 1950 - 1960
2.625" H x 1.125" L x 2" W
Hand Coiled from Local Clay and Fired it in a Smothered Reduction Fire (covered with dung or straw to limit oxygen, turning the surface black) Then Stone Polished to a Glossy Finish with a Matte Geometric Design and with a Signature on the Bottom
Excellent Condition
The San Ildefonso Pueblo miniature black wedding jar is one of the most iconic and collectible forms of Native American pottery.
The wedding vase (or jar) is a ceremonial vessel with two spouts connected by a handle, symbolizing unity in marriage. The bride and groom drink from separate spouts, and the handle represents their bond. Black versions are matte or polished, sometimes with carved or sgraffito (scratched) designs like feathers, avanyu (horned water serpent), bear paws, or geometrics.
Provenance: From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
San Ildefonso
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
2.63 in1.13 in2 in
Category:
Pottery - Miniature
