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Gutierrez, Margaret – Polychrome Skunk Clay Figure

2.5" long

$ 100.00

Brands:Gutierrez, Margaret (1936-2018)

Margaret Gutierre was famous for her polychrome clay animal figures.  After her brother, Luther passed away, Margaret both made and painted the pottery.  This is a polychrome skunk.  All of the colors are from natural clay slips.   It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed on the bottom, “Margaret”.

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Gutierrez, Margaret (1936-2018)

Margaret Gutierrez

Margaret Gutierrez

Margaret Gutierrez (1936-2018) and her brother Luther (1911-1987) learned to make pottery from their parents, Lela and Van Gutierrez. Margaret and Luther won numerous awards for their polychrome pottery. They were one of the few families to keep this important polychrome pottery tradition alive at Santa Clara Pueblo. Their pieces are signed on the bottom, "Margaret/Luther". They won numerous awards for their pottery at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market and been featured in various books on Pueblo pottery including the classic 1974 Arizona Highways.