Martinez, Maria – Jar with Feather & Rain Design (Maria + Popovi, 1956-9)

4.25"w x 3.5"h

$ 2,400.00

This is a traditional jar 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 design on two sections and a mountain and rain pattern in two opposing sections. The jar has a sloping shoulder which shows off the design.  The firing is nearly gunmetal in coloration with a very high shine.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maria Popovi“. The signature indicates that it was made between 1956 and 1959 before Popovi began to add the firing date.  The jar is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

 

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