Maria Montoya Martinez was a Native American artist who created internationally known pottery. Martinez (born Maria Poveka Montoya), her husband Julian, and other family members examined traditional Pueblo pottery styles and techniques to create pieces that reflect the Pueblo people’s legacy of fine artwork and crafts. Martinez was from the San Ildefonso Pueblo, a community located 20 miles northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico. At an early age, she learned pottery skills from her aunt recalls this learning by seeing starting at age eleven, as she watched her aunt, grandmother, and father's cousin work on their pottery during the 1890s. During this time, Spanish tinware and Anglo enamelware had become readily available in the Southwest, making the creation of traditional cooking and serving pots less necessary Traditional pottery-making techniques were being lost, but Martinez and her family experimented with different techniques and helped preserve the cultural art.
Black-on-Black Pottery Plate by Maria Martinez
By Santana Martinez, Maria Martinez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic dish by Native American pottery artist Maria Martinez and Santana c.1960s. The round plate features a black-on-black style of pottery that combines matte and polished black s...
Ceramic
Large Blackware Charger by Maria and Santana Martinez, 'San Ildefonso'
By Santana Martinez, Maria Martinez
Located in Stamford, CT
A blackware charger decorated with a repeating feather motif. The charger is signed on the base Maria and Santana, circa 1943-1954.
Ceramic
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Maria Poveka Martinez Black Slip Pot
By Maria Martinez
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maria Poveka (1887-1980) Native Clay with Traditional San Ildefonso Black Slip. Polished to a Medium High Finish. Signed Maria Poveka, pot dates to the 19...
Clay
$330
H 15.75 in Dm 8.27 in
Large Carstens 1960s Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Pottery Vase Bamboo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Large ceramic vase made in Germany by Cartens in the 1960s with a very beautiful Bamboo design. Carstens only produced copies in limited amounts of each design. Stamped underneath ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$250
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Hornsea Pottery by John Clappison Vide Poche in White, Black and Burgundy, 1950s
By John Clappison, Hornsea Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Hornsea Pottery midcentury vide poche catchall from Hornsea, England. Bold red interior, accented by white and black exterior. Designed by Joh...
Ceramic
$288
H 1.37 in Dm 7.87 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery Plate or Vide-poche by Michael Andersen, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small stoneware vintage Bornholm pottery plate or Vide-poche from Denmark. Made by the talented Michael Andersen, this plate is iconic and so typical for this company, especially w...
Ceramic
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar with very finely etched feather design and three concentric bands, signed Marie and Santana. 1943 -1956; 5 3/4" x 6 1/2". ...
Clay
French Vintage Silver Plated Vide Poche by Maria Pergay c.1950
By Maria Pergay
Located in Bath, GB
A rare smaller example of Maria Pergay's tassel decorated dish or vide poche; perfect if you are looking to add to a grouping, this smaller size is hard to find. Made from silver pl...
Silver Plate
Black glazed 20th century Biot pot
By Biot
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive 20th century black glazed pot by Biot. It is in very good condition with only light wear to the glaze. No Chips or Cracks. G...
Ceramic
$240Sale Price|33% Off
H 1.18 in Dm 7.87 in
Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A signed rare abstract Scandinavian Mid- century modern art ceramic plate made by Inger Persson in the 1960s for Rörstrand, Sweden. This is a studio production and has an unusual pat...
Ceramic
$639
H 2.25 in Dm 11.75 in
Rare Sgraffito Redware Slip Decorated Pottery Charger Large Plate, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A large charger plate made of Redware pottery, all hand decorated in the Sgraffito Slip Decorated technique, with a stylized floral pattern. Thi...
Earthenware
Asymmetrical Bowl by Ewen Henderson
By Ewen Henderson
Located in New York, NY
An asymmetrical bowl handcrafted by Ewen Henderson, (1934-2000) Mixed clay layered with pink, olive green, and grey glazes.
Ceramic
Masons Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Foo Dogs Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, large dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in the Bandana pattern, dating to circa 1900. The Plate is circular in shape...
Ironstone
Lace Black 50 High Pot by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace black high 50 Pot by Mowee Dimensions: Ø55 x H112 cm. Material: Polyethylene and stainless steel. Weight: 9 kg. Also available in different colors and finishes (Lacquered or...
Stainless Steel, Other
1960s California Architectural Pottery Modern Matte Black Planter Pot
By Architectural Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s California Modern matte black mid century architectural planter pot Measures: 8 tall x 9.75 Black planter garden patio home Style of Gainey Pot...
Pottery
Sold
H 9.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Blackware Jar, circa 1930, Black on Black Pottery
By Maria Martinez
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional blackware jar, created by renowned San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Poveka Martinez (1887-1980), is a striking piece of Native American ...
Ceramic
Antique Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Native American Pueblo Pottery C1910
By Maria Martinez
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Black On Black Native American Pueblo Pottery Unsigned C1910 Measures- 5"H x 6.5"W x 5"D This is an exquisite example of Maria Martinez's black...
Pottery
Maria Martinez, San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Plate, Signed "Marie and Santana"
By Maria Martinez
Located in Denver, CO
A blackware plate with feather motif by San Ildefonso Pueblo potter, Maria Poveka Martinez (1887-1980) and Santana, signed "Marie and Santana" on bas...
Earthenware
Sold
H 0.75 in Dm 5.75 in
Maria Martinez & Santana San Idelfonso Feather Plate Native American Pottery
By Maria Martinez
Located in South Charleston, WV
Small plate decorated with stylized feather design. Signed “Marie & Santana” on the bottom. Maria Martinez Artist, USA, Native American Produced between 1943 and 1956. Measures: 5.75...
Pottery
Maria Martinez Pottery Plate, San Ildefonso Pueblo, circa 1945
By Maria Martinez
Located in Denver, CO
A blackware plate with lightning bolt and tadpole design by renowned Native American potter, Maria Poveka Martinez (1887-1980). Signed "Marie and Santana...
Earthenware
Maria Martinez & Santana San Idelfonso Large Bowl, Native American Pottery
By Maria Martinez
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large blackware bowl decorated with stylized feather design. Signed “Marie & Santana” on the bottom. One small flake on the rim 11.25" D x 3.38" H. Maria, the potter of San Idel...
Clay
Maria Martinez Southewestern Blackware Pottery Jar, San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1964
By Maria Martinez
Located in Denver, CO
A bowl or seed jar with Maria's classic feather motif around the shoulder. Gunmetal finish. signed "Maria Popovi 664" on base. Expedited and Internationa...
Earthenware
San Ildefonso Blackware Bowl by Maria Martinez, circa 1930
By Maria Martinez
Located in Denver, CO
An earthenware blackware bowl created by the legendary artist, Maria Martinez at San Ildefonso Pueblo. A black on black design with an Avanyu motif. "Avanyu" is a Tewa word meaning "...
Earthenware
Vintage Black Ware Pottery Maria Poveka Martinez Native American
By Maria Martinez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1887-1980. Martinez was a pueblo potter who perfected an ancient technique of making black on black pottery. This piece is made of formula polished black clay. Signed on the bottom "Maria Poveka...
Maria Martinez Pottery Plate Signed "Marie & Santana"
By Maria Martinez
Located in Denver, CO
An earthenware plate with an Avanyu (water serpent) motif in Martinez's hallmark black on black gunmetal style, matte against a highly polished black slip. Signed "Marie & Santana" o...
Earthenware
San Ildefonso Blackware Vase by Maria Martinez, circa 1935
By Maria Martinez
Located in Denver, CO
An earthenware blackware vase created by the legendary artist, Maria Martinez at San Ildefonso Pueblo. With her trademark feather design and gunmetal finish. Signed "Marie & Julian...
Earthenware
San Ildefonso Blackware Vase by Maria Martinez
By Maria Martinez
Located in New York, NY
San Illdefonso Blackware vase by Pueblo Pottery artist Maria Martinez (1887-1980). Base marked "Marie + Julian." New Mexico, USA, mid-20th Century. Glazed pottery with broad feath...
Ceramic