Garcia, Tina – Red Jar with Bear Paws (1990s)

9"w x 6.75"h

$ 1,200.00

Tina Garcia was well known for her focus on traditional shape and plainware Santa Clara pottery. This is one of her classic shapes with a high shoulder and short neck. The jar is highly polished and fired a deep red coloration.  There are three bear paws impressed into the clay.  The bear paw are part of a story where a bear led the Pueblo people to water during a drought.  The bowl is fully stone polished and fired red.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Tina Garcia”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.