Dunlap, Carmelita – Small Jar with Feather Design (1960s)
$ 250.00
This is a small jar by Carmelita Dunlap. It has a sharp shoulder and sloping sides. It is fully polished and painted with a feather design. The feathers are tightly painted on the surface. Thre is a bit of mica in the clay, which creates a bit of reflection. It was fired a dark black. The jar is signed on the bottom, “Carmelita Dunlap”. It is in good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair but some light surface wear below the shoulder.
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This is a small jar by Carmelita Dunlap. It has a sharp shoulder and sloping sides. It is fully polished and painted with a feather design. The feathers are tightly painted on the surface. Thre is a bit of mica in the clay, which creates a bit of reflection. It was fired a dark black. The jar is signed on the bottom, “Carmelita Dunlap”. It is in good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair but some light surface wear below the shoulder.
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Dunlap, Carmelita (1925 - 2000)
Carmelita Dunlap was a daughter Juanita Vigil and raised by Desideria Sanchez, both sisters of Maria Martinez. She learned to make pottery from her aunts and began making her distinctive vessels in 1955. She was known not only for her complicated designs but the large size of her pottery. She is also the matriarch of a family of potters including children Martha Appleleaf, Carlos Dunlap, Cynthia Star Flower and grandson Erik Fender. Carmelita won numerous awards for her pottery at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market and Gallup Ceremonials. Her pottery can be found in museums across the country including the NMAI and the Denver Art Museum.