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Martinez, Maria – 10″ Tall Long Neck Jar with Avanyu “Marie” (1920s)
6"w x 10"h
$ 5,000.00
This long-neck jar is a classic piece of early pottery by Maria Martinez from the early 1920’s. At this time, while Maria was making and polishing the pottery, her husband, Julian Martinez (1897-1943), was painting the designs. This jar has a round body and an elongated neck. The neck is painted with a mountain design. Around the body of the jar is an avanyu (water serpent), encircling the piece. The jar was traditionally fired and has a glossy black surface. It is signed on the bottom, “Marie”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. There is a slight lean, which is not unusual as these pieces were often fired on their sides. It’s exciting to see a “smaller” piece of this iconic form by Maria as pieces this shape are often over 12″ or 14″ tall!
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This long-neck jar is a classic piece of early pottery by Maria Martinez from the early 1920’s. At this time, while Maria was making and polishing the pottery, her husband, Julian Martinez (1897-1943), was painting the designs. This jar has a round body and an elongated neck. The neck is painted with a mountain design. Around the body of the jar is an avanyu (water serpent), encircling the piece. The jar was traditionally fired and has a glossy black surface. It is signed on the bottom, “Marie”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. There is a slight lean, which is not unusual as these pieces were often fired on their sides. It’s exciting to see a “smaller” piece of this iconic form by Maria as pieces this shape are often over 12″ or 14″ tall!