Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery By Eric and Vicky Tafoya

Late 20th Century

10.8125" H x 7.625" - Incised

Hand Coiled with Carved Swirly Floral Geometric Design with Matte Etched Patterns

In FAIR Condition and PRICED AS IS Has hairline cracks that have been professionally stabilized and Difficult to see but a crack from rim and through base

Eric Tafoya (born around 1969) is a contemporary Santa Clara potter who specializes in traditional hand-coiled pieces, often with a classic black finish. He frequently uses etched or sgraffito techniques, sometimes creating two-tone effects for added visual depth. His work includes vases, seed pots, and jars featuring detailed designs like birds, flowers, and geometric motifs. He sources clay from the pueblo, coils by hand, shapes, etches, and fires outdoors in the traditional manner.
Vicky Martinez Tafoya (also known as Vickie or Vicky Tafoya) creates finely polished traditional Santa Clara carved pottery. Her pieces emphasize precise carving, high polish, and attention to detail, often featuring relief designs like the avanyu. She produces bowls, jars, and other forms in black or red finishes.
They appear to be separate artists within the broader Tafoya family legacy (a prominent lineage in Santa Clara pottery, including ancestors like Margaret Tafoya), though they may collaborate or share stylistic influences as part of the community's ongoing tradition.