Gonzales, Rose – 8″ Wide Bowl with Feather Design (1950s)

8"w x 4"h

$ 800.00

Rose Gonzales is often considered the first at San Ildefonso Pueblo to make carved pottery. However, over the course of her career, she created a variety of styles including plainware, painted and carved pottery.  This wide bowl is her classic shape with the sharp shoulder.  It is painted on the shoulder with a feather and storm pattern.  The painting is sharp and the bowl is very highly polished.  It is fired a deep black in coloration.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Rose”.  It is in excellent condition with no crack, restoration or repair.

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