Up for sale from a recent estate in Honolulu Hawaii, this Vintage Native American Santa Clara Pueblo black gourd shaped pottery bowl that is signed Madeline Santa Clara Pueblo which stands for Madeline Naranjo Tafoya. The condition is described above - for more details please check the photos.
Measurements:
4 inches high x 4 inches diameter x 1lb
More about the artist:
Madeline Naranjo Tafoya (1912-2002) was a noted Santa Clara artisan. She was the cousin of Margaret Tafoya. In her lifetime, she won many awards from the Santa Fe Indian Market including the prestigious Governor's award. Madeline learned her trade from her Grandmother and her aunt. She specialized in traditional Santa Clara black and red pottery. Madeline passed away after a short illness in late December, 2002 at the age of 90. Madeline was a legend in Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery and will be surely missed.
Condition: The item is overall in good pre-owned condition, as you can see in the photos there are small white paint splashes on the vessel that can be cleaned, no chips no cracks
