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.
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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
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
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
C.1920s Black Catalan Cosi Pot Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A C.1920s black Catalan terracotta cosi pot from the village of Quart. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive oil. Nicely patinated du...
Terracotta
A C.1930s Wabi Wabi Black Catalan Cosi pot
Located in London, GB
A C.1930s black Catalan terracotta cosi pot from the village of Quart. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive oil. Nicely patinated du...
Terracotta
Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot, a testament to the beauty of rustic elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
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
Black Terracotta large pignate pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Black Terracotta Pignate Pot – Hand-Thrown (Puglia, Early 1900s) Introducing the epitome of ceramica rustica with these stunning black terracotta pignate pots, expertly hand-thrown ...
Terracotta
Large California Modern Matte Black Planter Pot by Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large Gainey of Laverne California planter pot. Finished in a matte black glaze. No cracks or chips no drill through. Very clean exterior. Evidence of use...
Pottery
Santa Clara Pueblo Geometric Black Ware Vase by Vickie Martinez
By Santa Clara
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Santa Clara Pueblo hand-turned geometric black ware vase by Vickie Martinez, circa 1990s. This exquisite piece is made of naturally black clay has a unique geometric design. Martinez's works are known for their deep precise carvings and fine outlines around the carved edges; her pottery has a recognizable shape with a very narrow base and wide shoulder. This vase is in very good condition and measures 3.25" D x 3.5" H. #4658 Santa Clara Pueblo pottery...
Pottery
Flower Pot
Located in Miami, FL
Round iron flowerpot. Wear consistent with age.
Iron
Vintage Small Black Olive Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Vintage Small Black Olive Pot - 19th Century Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Small Black Olive Pot, a testament to the beauty of rustic elegance. Crafted with meticulou...
Ceramic
C.1920s Black Catalan Cosi Pot Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A C.1920s black Catalan terracotta cosi pot from the village of Quart. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive oil. Nicely patinated du...
Terracotta
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
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