Margaret Tafoya was the matriarch of Santa Clara Pueblo potters. Born on August 13, 1904, Margaret learned the art of pottery-making from her mother, Sarafina Tafoya. In the 1920s, elaborately carved pottery became popular at Santa Clara, one of the pueblos of the Rio Grande. This may have been in response to a change in the material after Santa Clara’s traditional clay source was lost in a landslide and the new clay required a thicker-walled vessel. Today, Santa Clara has become known for its carved redware and blackware, as well as for incised decoration. Tafoya died in Santa Clara Pueblo on February 25, 2001.
Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara Native American Carved Blackware Pottery Vase
By Margaret Tafoya
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
A beautiful earthenware vessel by Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001), a renowned master potter from the Santa Clara Pueblo. Margaret Tafoya's work is revered by collectors of Native America...
Earthenware
$3,250
H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless. Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number). Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist". Her other awards include: 1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California) 1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film 1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council 1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University 1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award) 1986 Women’s Building Award 1984 Living Treasure of California 1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History 1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...
Earthenware
Tall Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
By Charles Greber
Located in Austin, TX
Tall Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930 Primitive style with handles.
Pottery
Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
By Charles Greber
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.
Pottery
$309
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Native American Santa Clara Black ware Pottery Jar Ursulita Naranjo
Located in London, GB
Fine Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Ursulita Naranjo Black ware of Ovoid form with encircling Evanya design Period 1950/60s century
Pottery
Large American Studio Pottery Bowl with Turquoise Glaze, Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking large American studio pottery bowl featuring an elegant low, wide form and richly layered glazing. The interior is finished in luminous turquoise and sea-green tones with ...
Pottery, Stoneware
Native American Acoma Pottery Seed Pot - New Mexico
By Acoma
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This unique polychrome Native American seed pot is round in form and decorated in an array of geometric shapes with a figural design on top. The colors are de...
Ceramic, Paint
Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
By Charles Greber
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930. 3 fantastic animals as handles.
Pottery
Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful green, brown, and cream touring pottery vase. Wide at the bottom, and slim towards the top, this piece will be a fantastic pop of color in any space. Glazed on the inside in a verdigris blue. Bottom reads in black: Made in Cripple Creek...
Ceramic
$143Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Brutalist Folk Art Vase, Asymmetrical Ceramic Pottery, USA, 1970s
Located in San Carlos, CA
Cool Brutalist Folk Art vase with an asymmetrical design, nice and unusual patterns and a gorgeous blue and purple drip-glazed finish. This Mid-Century Modern vase is in very good...
Ceramic, Pottery
Art Deco Pottery Vase , circa 1930
By Charles Greber
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase possibly Delaherche circa 1930.
Pottery
Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
By Charles Greber
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.
Pottery
Mid Century Large Studio Pottery Vase, USA 1960s
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large studio glazed earthenware vase. Quality american mid century modern work. Outstanding glaze.
Margaret Tafoya, Pueblo Carved Black Pottery Vase
By Margaret Tafoya
Located in New York, NY
Graphic pattern carved black pottery vase with an exquisite matte finish. Margaret Tafoya pottery. Maria Margarita "Margaret" Tafoya (1904-2001) was a ...
Pottery
Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara Redware Pot, Water Serpent Design
By Margaret Tafoya
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001) Santa Clara Pueblo ceramic pot Incised and polished redware. Measures: 5 ½” H x 9" W Decorated with Avanyu the Water Serp...
Ceramic
Large Southwestern Pottery Wedding Vase by Margaret Tafoya
By Margaret Tafoya
Located in Denver, CO
A stunning large wedding vase by famed Santa Clara Pueblo potter, Margaret Tafoya. A rare variant of the Avanyu fin design is finely carved around the ...
Earthenware