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Santa Clara Pueblo Geometric Black Ware Vase by Vickie Martinez

$400
£303.83
€350.12
CA$563.30
A$624.50
CHF 328.20
MX$7,642.86
NOK 4,098.88
SEK 3,847.20
DKK 2,613.42

About the Item

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 is a beautiful and prized art form that is both elegant and timeless. The Santa Clara Pueblo is located on the western side of the Rio Grande River, north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This Tewa pueblo is well known for its highly polished red and black ware, a style of pottery with an oxidizing firing technique (for the black pottery) that is historic to many of the northern Rio Grande pueblos. The revival of this ancient pottery style began in the late 1930’s as potters, led by Maria Martinez of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, started creating pottery for the flourishing tourist market. Pueblo pottery, traditionally known for its utilitarian, ceremonial and religious uses, has also become a highly collected and prized art form today. Using native materials and ancient techniques honed through the centuries, a variety of both traditional and contemporary works is being made today by the potters of Santa Clara Pueblo. Styles include the classic red and black ware, which can be plain or painted with mineral slips, the matte on black being most common. The pottery surface may be smooth or have carved designs, sometimes deeply carved, and sometimes very finely scratched in, a method called sgraffito.
  • Creator:
    Santa Clara (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #46581stDibs: LU936646262012

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