Artist Media Series
Living Artists
Historic
Cain, Mary – Red Bowl with Carved Avanyu (1970s)
5.5"w x 5"h
$ 650.00
Mary Cain was a daughter of Christina Naranjo and a granddaughter of SaraFina Tafoya. She was known for her classic style of carved and polished Santa Clara pottery. This bowl is from the 1970s. It is round in shape and deeply carved with her classic water serpent that encircles the piece. As the bowl is turned, there are rain, clouds, and lightning designs. Note how the design uses negative space from the rim and the base to accentuate the avanyu. The bowl is fully polished and traditionally fired red. It is signed on the bottom, “Mary Cain”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Definitely a classic of her pottery style!
In stock
Description
Mary Cain was a daughter of Christina Naranjo and a granddaughter of SaraFina Tafoya. She was known for her classic style of carved and polished Santa Clara pottery. This bowl is from the 1970s. It is round in shape and deeply carved with her classic water serpent that encircles the piece. As the bowl is turned, there are rain, clouds, and lightning designs. Note how the design uses negative space from the rim and the base to accentuate the avanyu. The bowl is fully polished and traditionally fired red. It is signed on the bottom, “Mary Cain”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Definitely a classic of her pottery style!