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Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo Blackware Jar with Feather Motif, c. 20th C
$2,500
£1,898.31
€2,170.86
CA$3,492.86
A$3,884.83
CHF 2,028.54
MX$47,274.20
NOK 25,907.49
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This exquisite blackware jar is an iconic masterpiece by celebrated San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Martinez (1887–1980), renowned for pioneering the revolutionary black-on-black pottery technique. Martinez’s signature style artfully contrasts a polished, glossy slip with matte black designs, creating a striking interplay of light, shadow, and texture.
Hand-coiled and featuring a classic feather motif, this jar exemplifies traditional Pueblo symbolism combined with Martinez’s refined artistic vision. Measuring 4.5 inches tall with a 6.75-inch diameter and a 4-inch mouth opening, the piece’s elegant proportions and luminous surface make it a captivating display object.
A rare and highly collectible example of early 20th-century Native American pottery, this authentic Maria Martinez blackware jar celebrates Indigenous innovation and cultural heritage. It’s an essential addition for collectors of Southwestern art, Native American ceramics, and historic Pueblo pottery.
- Creator:Native American Art (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
- Style:Native American (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1925-1943
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 271001stDibs: LU1004643541692
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