{"product_id":"santa-clara-pueblo-blackware-pottery-by-billy-cain","title":"Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Pottery By Billy Cain","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\" H x 3.375\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Blackware Clay Pottery with a Deeply Carved Avanyu (Water serpent) Motif Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBilly Cain (1950–2006) was a talented potter from Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico, known for his finely crafted blackware (and redware) pottery, often featuring deeply carved traditional designs like the Avanyu (water serpent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBilly Cain came from one of the most prominent pottery families at Santa Clara Pueblo. He was the son of renowned potter Mary Cain (1915–2010) and Willie Cain, and the grandson of Christina Naranjo (a key figure in the revival and continuation of Santa Clara blackware traditions). His sisters included potters like Linda Cain and Joy Cain. He learned the craft by watching and working alongside his mother and grandmother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: none; mso-hide: all;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe family traces its artistic roots back through the Tafoya lineage, with deep connections to legendary potters like Sara Fina Tafoya. Billy’s work continued this matrilineal tradition while adding his own creative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47708272459941,"sku":"5224-1681","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5224-1681_1.jpg?v=1775841334","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/santa-clara-pueblo-blackware-pottery-by-billy-cain","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}