Santa Clara Pueblo Black Bison Pottery By Patty Padilla

ca. 1993

2.875" H x 6.125" L x 3.25" W

Hand Coiled from Local Clay Mixed with Temper (fine sand or ground sherds), the Pot is Stone Polished to a High Sheen using Natural Tools like River Rocks. The Bison Design is Etched while the Clay is Leather Hard, then Fired in a Reduction Atmosphere to Achieve the Deep Black Color.

Excellent Condition

Patty Padilla is a contemporary potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, often collaborating with her husband, Tony Padilla, a fellow artist from the same community. Together, they create pieces that blend traditional techniques with innovative forms, maintaining the pueblo's signature blackware style while incorporating natural and cultural motifs. Their work emphasizes deep engravings, polished surfaces, and symbolic imagery drawn from Pueblo heritage. Patty's pieces are celebrated for their craftsmanship and are available through Native American art galleries and markets like the Santa Fe Indian Market.