Gonzales, Barbara – Seedpot with with Feathers and Pine Branch Design (1990s)

2.75"w x 1.75"h

$ 300.00

Barbara Gonzales is a great-great granddaughter of Maria Martinez.  She is known for her innovative pottery, which combines etched designs along with inset stones.  This is one of her seedpots.  The top is fully polished and the sides are matte.  The piece was fired a glassy black and then etched with design.  There is a feather pattern on the top, surrounded by pine branches.  There is a single inset piece of turquoise on the top.  The bottom of the piece is signed in the clay, “Than-Moo-Whe”, which is her name in Tewa.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.