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ca. 1940
5.875" H x 5.375" W
Hand Coiled Black on Black Glossy Clay with Matte Geometric Design
In Excellent Condition
San Ildefonso Pueblo (P'ohwhóge Owingeh in Tewa), located about 20 miles northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, along the Rio Grande near Bandelier National Monument, is renowned for its exquisite Pueblo pottery traditions. Among its most iconic contributions is blackware pottery, particularly jars that exemplify centuries-old craftsmanship blended with innovative techniques. These pieces are not just functional vessels but cultural artifacts symbolizing the Tewa people's deep connection to water, earth, and ancestral stories. Blackware jars from San Ildefonso often feature highly polished surfaces with matte designs, evoking the stark beauty of the high desert landscape.
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
San Ildefonso
Year Range:
1925 - 1950
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
5.88 in5.38 in
Category:
Pottery Bowls and Jars Post 1940
