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Garcia, Greg – Red Bowl with Bear Paws (1990s)
7"w x 6"h
$ 800.00
Greg Garcia was known for his use of classic Santa Clara forms for his pottery. He learned to make pottery from his grandmother, Severa Tafoya and also worked closely with his sister, Tina Garcia. This bowl has a soft shoulder and a sloping neck. On the neck, there are three impressed bear paws. The entire piece if fully polished and fired a glassy red coloration. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Greg Garcia”.
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Greg Garcia was known for his use of classic Santa Clara forms for his pottery. He learned to make pottery from his grandmother, Severa Tafoya and also worked closely with his sister, Tina Garcia. This bowl has a soft shoulder and a sloping neck. On the neck, there are three impressed bear paws. The entire piece if fully polished and fired a glassy red coloration. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Greg Garcia”.
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Garcia, Greg (1961 - 2010)
Greg Garcia learned to make pottery from his grandmother, Severa Tafoya. His sisters Tina Garcia and Virginia Garcia are also well known potters. Greg was known for his classic shapes and highly polished surfaces. Greg won numerous awards for his pottery at Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Market.