Garcia, Tina & Greg – Double Shoulder Water Jar (1980’s)
4"w x 4"h
$ 350.00
This is an unusual dual signature jar by Tina Garcia and Greg Garcia. Tina and Greg were brother and sister and both made traditional style pottery. The jar is a classic water jar shape with a double shoulder. It is most likely that Greg made the jar and then Tina polished the surface. The jar is well polished and has a high shine. The jar was fired a deep black coloration. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Tina & Greg”.
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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.
Garcia, Tina (1957-2005)
Tina Garcia was a sister of Greg Garcia, Virginia Garcia and John Garica. She was a granddaughter of Severa Tafoya. Tina won numerous awards for her pottery at Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Market. She was known for her use of traditional shapes and her exquisite polishing. Her pottery can be found at the Heard Museum, the Denver Art Museum and other museums around the country.