Ebelacker, Virginia – Red Bowl with Leaf Designs (1980s)
6.5"w x 5"h
$ 1,200.00 $ 950.00
Virginia Ebelacker was the youngest daughter of noted potter Margaret Tafoya. She was known for her large vessel and highly burnished surfaces. Thie bowl is deeply carved with oval-shaped leaf designs encircling the piece. They represent leaves. The entire surface is polished a deep red. The recessed area in the carving is slipped with the traditional cream-colored clay. The bowl was traditionally fired. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Virginia Ebelacker”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.