This is an impressive larger jar by Maria Martinez and her son, Popovi Da.  Maria made and polished the bowl while it was painted by her son, Popovi Da  (1923-1971). The jar is highly polished and note the sharp shoulder. The piece has an avanyu (water serpent) painted around the shoulder.  The painting is precise and flowing. The jar was fired to a glassy gunmetal coloration with a very silvery appearance.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maria Popovi 561“. The signature indicates that it was fired in May, 1961.   The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.

Maria Martinez Signatures