Tafoya, Juan – Red Water Jar with 32 Feathers (1976)
$ 500.00
This is a classic water jar by Juan Tafoya. It is from 1976. The jar is coil-built and it is fully polished. It has a round body and an elongated neck. The jar is etched with 32 feathers around the shoulder. It was traditionally fired a deep red coloration. The jar 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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This is a classic water jar by Juan Tafoya. It is from 1976. The jar is coil-built and it is fully polished. It has a round body and an elongated neck. The jar is etched with 32 feathers around the shoulder. It was traditionally fired a deep red coloration. The jar 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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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.