This is a classic gunmetal fired plate by Maria Martinez and her son, Popovi Da. Maria made and polished the plate while it was painted by her son, Popovi Da  (1923-1971). The plate is highly polished and has gunmetal shine.  The avanyu is painted with the traditional horn and clouds around the body.    It is signed on the back in the clay, “Maria Popovi 1167“. The signature includes a firing date of 1167 or November 1967.  The plate was fired to a silvery, gunmetal coloration.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

Maria Martinez Signatures