Naranjo, Pauline Gutierrez – Mini Jar with Avanyu (1973)

1"w x 1"h

$ 75.00

This mini jar is by Pauline Naranjo.  She was a daughter of Luther Gutierrez and a niece of Margaret Gutierrez.  In the 1970’s she helped them with their pottery and made very few pieces on her own.  Her daughter Stephanie Naranjo continues to make similar polychrome pottery.  This miniature jar has an avanyu as the design.  It is signed on the bottom, “Pauline Naranjo”.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It was made in 1973 and given to Richard Spivey as a Christmas gift.  It is part of his collection.  Richard Spivey, known for his books on Maria Martinez.  The tag on the bottom is his inventory numbering system.