Martinez, Maria – Jar with 48 Feathers “Maria Popovi” (1956-9)

6.5"w x 5.25"h

$ 6,000.00

This is a striking 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 48 symmetrically painted feathers encircling the piece. Below the feathers are three painted lines, which are typical of Popovi’s painted designs.  The jar was fired a glassy gunmetal coloration with a very silvery appearance.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maria Popovi“. The signature indicates that it was made between 1956-9.   The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.

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