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Nieto, Christine – Brown Asymmetric Jar with Spiraling Flowers (1990s)
3"w x 3"h
$ 175.00
Christine Nieto (1965-2008) was a sister of Frances Naranjo Martinez (married to Marvin Martinez) and the daughter of Lorriane Naranjo. This jar has a round shape and asymmetric rim. It is fully polished and fired brown in coloration. It is etched with a series of flowers across the entire surface of the piece. Christine was known for her brown-fired pottery and delicately etched designs. The jar is signed on the bottom, “C. Nieto”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Christine Nieto (1965-2008) was a sister of Frances Naranjo Martinez (married to Marvin Martinez) and the daughter of Lorriane Naranjo. This jar has a round shape and asymmetric rim. It is fully polished and fired brown in coloration. It is etched with a series of flowers across the entire surface of the piece. Christine was known for her brown-fired pottery and delicately etched designs. The jar is signed on the bottom, “C. Nieto”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Nieto, Christine (1965-2008)
Christine Nieto was a daughter of Lorraine Agnes Naranjo and a granddaughter of Benenta and Marcus Naranjo. She was a sister of Suzanne Naranjo, Frances Martinez , and Leslie Cruz. She had two children, Gabriel and Chester Gutierrez. Her sister Frances is married to Marvin Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo. Christine was known for her brown fired pottery. The designs were etched into the clay after the firing. She often worked with her partner Dale Gutierrez.