This a classic bowl by  Maria Martinez and her son, Popovi Da.  Maria made and stone polished the bowl while it was painted and fired by her son, Popovi Da  (1923-1971). Popovi focused on both the painted surfaces of the pottery as well as the firings.  This bowl has a water serpent (avanyu) as the design, which encircles the piece.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maria / Popovi”.  The signature shows that is in an early piece from between 1956-9. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.   It is certainly a classic by Maria and Popovi Da!

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