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Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo Blackware Jar, Hand-Coiled Feather Motif
$2,500
£1,907.57
€2,170
CA$3,510.81
A$3,842.16
CHF 2,030.24
MX$45,858.71
NOK 25,908.44
SEK 23,695.38
DKK 16,208.78
About the Item
This exquisite blackware jar is a masterwork by renowned San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Martinez (1887–1980), celebrated for pioneering the iconic black-on-black pottery technique. Martinez’s signature style juxtaposes a polished, glossy slip with matte black designs, producing a striking interplay of light, shadow, and texture that elevates the vessel to both functional object and sculptural artwork.
Hand-coiled with precision and featuring a classic feather motif, this jar embodies traditional Pueblo symbolism while showcasing Martinez’s refined artistic vision. Measuring 4.5 inches tall with a 6.75-inch diameter and a 4-inch mouth opening, its elegant proportions and luminous black surface make it a visually captivating display piece.
A rare and highly collectible example of early 20th-century Native American pottery, this authentic Maria Martinez blackware jar celebrates Indigenous innovation, artistry, and cultural heritage. It is an essential addition for collectors of Southwestern art, historic Pueblo ceramics, and museum-quality Native American works.
- 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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