Tafoya, Legoria – Long Neck Jar with Sun and Rain Designs (1960s)
4.75"w x 9"h
$ 600.00
Legoria Tafoya Legoria was a sister of painter Pablita Velarde. She was the mother of noted potter Celes Tafoya. This jar has a round shoulder and an elongated neck. It is one of her few painted vessels instead of one that is carved. It is patined black-on-black with a sun, rain and cloud designs. The jar was fired to a glassy black coloration. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, Legoria”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
Back to Artist Page:Tafoya, Legoria (1911-1984)