Martinez, Maria – Gunmetal Jar with Feathers and Clouds “Maria Popovi 763” (1963)

7.5"w x 5.5"h

$ 6,800.00

It is a striking 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 has a feather pattern painted around the shoulder.  There are 42 symmetrically painted feathers encircling the piece. Below the feathers is a cloud pattern.  The jar was fired a glassy gunmetal coloration with a very silvery appearance.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maria Popovi 763“. The firing date signature indicates that made in July, 1963.   The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.

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