Sanchez, Desideria – Jar with Bird Wing Designs (1940s)
4.25"w x 4"h
$ 400.00
Desideria Montoya Sanchez was a sister of noted potter Maria Martinez. She was known for her traditional pottery and use of both classic and innovative designs. This jar has a sharp shoulder and sloping side. The design has interlocking bird wings on one side and then sections with stylized birds. The bowl is highly polished and fired a deep black. The bowl is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Desideria”.
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