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Martinez, Anita – Plainware Oval Bowl with Mountain Lid (1970s)
7"long x 4"w x 4.5"h (w/ lid)
$ 1,100.00
Anita Martinez was a granddaughter of Maria Martinez and a daughter of Santana & Adam Martinez. She was the mother of noted potter Barbara Gonzales and grandmother of Cavan Gonzales. She was known for her lidded pottery. This oval bowl is highly polished and fired a deep black. The lid sits into the bowl and it is also polished and fired black. The lid has a terraced or mountain shape to the handle. Both pieces are signed on the bottom in the clay, “Anita Martinez”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Anita Martinez was a granddaughter of Maria Martinez and a daughter of Santana & Adam Martinez. She was the mother of noted potter Barbara Gonzales and grandmother of Cavan Gonzales. She was known for her lidded pottery. This oval bowl is highly polished and fired a deep black. The lid sits into the bowl and it is also polished and fired black. The lid has a terraced or cloud shape to the handle. Both pieces are signed on the bottom in the clay, “Anita Martinez”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Anita Martinez was a granddaughter of Maria Martinez and a daughter of Santana & Adam Martinez. She was the mother of noted potter Barbara Gonzales. She was known for her plainware and painted pottery and won numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, Gallup Ceremonials and other events.
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Martinez, Anita (1927-1994)
Anita Martinez was a granddaughter of Maria Martinez and a daughter of Santana & Adam Martinez. She was the mother of noted potter Barbara Gonzales. She was known for her plainware and painted pottery and won numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, Gallup Ceremonials and other events.