This jar is a classic vessel 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.  Below the shoulder is a cloud pattern which gives the piece a very distinctive appearance.  The jar has a wonderful nearly gunmetal appearance to the surface from the firing.  It is  signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maria Popovi 665“. The signature indicates that it was made around in June 1965.   The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

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