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Naranjo, Flora – Jar with Carved Feathers and Triangular Neck (1970’s)
5"w x 6.75"h
$ 200.00
It is not often that we come across pottery by Flora Naranjo. She began making pottery in the 1930s and was amazingly creative in form and designs. This long neck jar has feather carved into the neck of the piece. As well, the opening of the jar is triangular in shape. The entire piece is fully polished. The jar is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed, “Flora Naranjo” on the bottom in the clay.
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It is not often that we come across pottery by Flora Naranjo. She began making pottery in the 1930’s and was amazingly creative in form and designs. This long neck jar has feather carved into the neck of the piece. As well, the opening of the jar is triangular in shape. The entire piece is fully polished. The jar is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed, “Flora Naranjo” on the bottom in the clay.
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Flora Naranjo (1914-2000) was a daughter of Petra Tafoya Naranjo (1892-1934) and Delfide Naranjo. She learned to make pottery from her mother and began making her own pottery in the 1930's. She was the mother of Frances Salazar, Barbara Martinez, Glenda Naranjo and Sammy Naranjo. She often worked with her daughter Glenda later in life and signed their pieces together. She created a variety of pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery.
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Naranjo, Flora (1914-2000)
Flora Naranjo (1914-2000) was a daughter of Petra Tafoya Naranjo (1892-1934) and Delfide Naranjo. She learned to make pottery from her mother and began making her own pottery in the 1930's. She was the mother of Frances Salazar, Barbara Martinez, Glenda Naranjo and Sammy Naranjo. She often worked with her daughter Glenda later in life and signed their pieces together. She created a variety of pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery.