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Tafoya, Lee & Betty – Tall Jar with Deep Carved Avanyu (1979)
7"w x 8.25"h
$ 775.00
This is one of the largest piece we have had by Lee and Betty Tafoya. Lee was the only son of Margaret Tafoya to make pottery. The jar was made and carved by Lee and then polished by Betty. The head of the avanyu has a very square shape, which was very typical of his work. The jar is fully carved with very angular cloud and rain designs and then highly polished. It was traditionally fired a deep black. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Betty & Lee Tafoya”. It is dated 1979. The jar is in very condition with no chips, restoration, or repair. There are some slip cracks from the firing which can be seen in the photos.
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This is one of the largest piece we have had by Lee and Betty Tafoya. Lee was the only son of Margaret Tafoya to make pottery. The jar was made and carved by Lee and then polished by Betty. The head of the avanyu has a very square shape, which was very typical of his work. The jar is fully carved with very angular cloud and rain designs and then highly polished. It was traditionally fired a deep black. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Betty & Lee Tafoya”. It is dated 1979. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Betty Tafoya was the wife of Lee Tafoya, a son of noted potter Margaret Tafoya. Their children include Linda Tafoya, who is also a well-known potter. Lee taught Betty how to make pottery and they often collaborated on pottery throughout his career. These two bowls are signed by Betty alone. Betty's pottery can be found in numerous books, including "Born of Fire".
Lee Tafoya was the only son of noted potter Margaret Tafoya to take up making pottery. After serving in WWII, he returned to Santa Clara and began making pottery with his wife, Betty. Their daughter, Linda Tafoya, is also a well-known potter. Lee's pottery can be found in museums throughout the Southwest and also in numerous books, including "Born of Fire".
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Tafoya, Betty (1933-1988)
Betty Tafoya was the wife of Lee Tafoya, a son of noted potter Margaret Tafoya. Their children include Linda Tafoya, who is also a well-known potter. Lee taught Betty how to make pottery and they often collaborated on pottery throughout his career. These two bowls are signed by Betty alone. Betty's pottery can be found in numerous books, including "Born of Fire". Tafoya, Lee (1926-1996)
Lee Tafoya was the only son of noted potter Margaret Tafoya to take up making pottery. After serving in WWII, he returned to Santa Clara and began making pottery with his wife, Betty. Their daughter, Linda Tafoya, is also a well-known potter. Lee's pottery can be found in museums throughout the Southwest and also in numerous books, including "Born of Fire".