This is a striking larger bowl by Maria Martinez.  It is one of her classic shape with the wide shoulder and the sloping sides.  This shape is perfect for feather pattern which is painted from the rim to the shoulder.  The bowl was made by Maria and painted by her daughter-in-law Santana.  The feathers are tightly painted and perfectly fill the space.  The bowl has been fired to a high shine and is nearly gunmetal in coloration in areas.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maria + Santana”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  

To learn more about Maria’s signatures, click here.