Naranjo, Flora & Glenda – Group of Three Pieces (1970s)
Flora Naranjo began making pottery in the 1930’s and was amazingly creative in form and designs. In the 1980s she made pieces in collaboration with her daughter Glenda Naranjo (b. 1953).
Left: Flora and Glenda Naranjo: Bowl with Rain Designs 4.5″w x 3″h
Center: Flora and Glenda Naranjo: Triangle opening Jar with LIghtning Designs 5″w x 5″h
Right: Flora Naranjo: Bowl with Carved Mountains 5″w x 3″h
Eachis in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
Flora Naranjo began making pottery in the 1930’s and was amazingly creative in form and designs. In the 1980s she made pieces in collaboration with her daughter Glenda Naranjo (b. 1953).
Left: Flora and Glenda Naranjo: Bowl with Rain Designs 4.5″w x 3″h
Center: Flora and Glenda Naranjo: Triangle opening Jar with LIghtning Designs 5″w x 5″h
Right: Flora Naranjo: Bowl with Carved Mountains 5″w x 3″h
Eachis in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Naranjo, Flora (1914-2000)
Flora Naranjo (1914-2000) was a daughter of Petra Tafoya Naranjo (1892-1934) and Delfide Naranjo. She learned to make pottery from her mother and began making her own pottery in the 1930's. She was the mother of Frances Salazar, Barbara Martinez, Glenda Naranjo and Sammy Naranjo. She often worked with her daughter Glenda later in life and signed their pieces together. She created a variety of pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery.