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Tafoya, Juan – Black and Sienna Bowl with Turquoise (1981)
5"w x 4"h
$ 450.00
This is a classic bowl Juan Tafoya. It is from 1981. The bowl is coil-built and it is fully polished. It was fired a deep black coloration. Around the rim and side it was two-toned sienna. In the center of the sienna medallion there is a single inset piece of turquoise. The bowl is signed in the clay on the bottom, “Juan Tafoya”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Brand:Tafoya, Juan (1949-2006)
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This is a classic bowl Juan Tafoya. It is from 1981. The bowl is coil-built and it is fully polished. It was fired a deep black coloration. Around the rim and side it was two-toned sienna. In the center of the sienna medallion there is a single inset piece of turquoise. The bowl is signed in the clay on the bottom, “Juan Tafoya”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Juan Tafoya was a son of Donicia Martinez Tafoya (San Ildefonso) who taught him to make pottery. He was a grandson of Teresa Martinez. He was a brother of Elizabeth Lovato and Annette Romero. Juan was known for his incised and painted pottery. He won awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, Eight Northern Indian Market and other events.
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Tafoya, Juan (1949-2006)
Juan Tafoya was a son of Donicia Martinez Tafoya (San Ildefonso) who taught him to make pottery. He was a grandson of Teresa Martinez. He was a brother of Elizabeth Lovato and Annette Romero. Juan was known for his incised and painted pottery. He won awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, Eight Northern Indian Market and other events.