This larger jar is stunning piece by Maria Martinez and her son, Popovi Da. Maria made and polished the jar while it was painted by her son, Popovi Da  (1923-1971). The jar is highly polished and has a feather pattern around the shoulder.  It is the firing which has given it the beautiful gunmetal surface.  The metallic shine from the firing was refined by Popovi Da and became a signature of his work.  It is also a larger piece of their pottery.  Finding larger pieces in such great condition is always an exciting testament to their creativity and skill as potters!  It is  signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maria Popovi 766“. The signature indicates that it was made around in July, 1966.   The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

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

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