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Martinez, Santana & Adam – Jar with Feathers, Rain Clouds and Bear Track (1987)
4.5"w x 3.25"h
$ 600.00
This is a classic jar by Santana and Adam Martinez. Adam was the youngest son of Maria Martinez, and Santana (his wife) painted Maria’s pottery in the 1940-50s. The entire surface of this piece is fully polished. A feather design is painted on the jar, separated by a rain and lightning pattern. Below the shoulder are a raincloud and bear track. The jar was fired a deep black coloration. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Santana + Adam”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. There is the original invoice with the piece, purchased in 1987.
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This is a classic jar by Santana and Adam Martinez. Adam was the youngest son of Maria Martinez, and Santana (his wife) painted Maria’s pottery in the 1940-50s. The entire surface of this piece is fully polished. A feather design is painted on the jar, separated by a rain and lightning pattern. Below the shoulder are a raincloud and bear track. The jar was fired a deep black coloration. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Santana + Adam”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. There is the original invoice with the piece, purchased in 1987.