Tafoya-Sanchez, Linda - 32 Straight Rib Melon Jar with Kiva Step Edge

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Tafoya-Sanchez, Linda – 32 Straight Rib Melon Jar with Kiva Step Edge

Name: Tafoya-Sanchez, Linda - 32 Straight Rib Melon Jar with Kiva Step Edge
Brand: Tafoya-Sanchez, Linda (b. 1962)
Availability: InStock

2.5"w x 2.5"h

$ 450.00

This is a classic carved melon bowl by Linda Tafoya. It is round in shape and there 32 straight ribs carved into the clay. Each rib is stone polished. The neck is carved with a sharp kiva step point. The jar was traditionally fired a glassy red. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the bottom, “Linda Tafoya-Oyenque”.

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Categories: Contemporary Pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo Tag: Linda Tafoya Sanchez

Brand:Tafoya-Sanchez, Linda (b. 1962)

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This is a striking carved melon bowl by Linda Tafoya. It is round in shape and there 44 straight ribs carved into the clay. Each rib is stone polished At the mouth and the base there areas where they are carved to create a kiva step design The bowl was traditionally fired a glassy black. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the bottom, “Linda Tafoya-Oyenque”.

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Linda Tafoya-Sanchez

Linda learned the art of making Pueblo pottery from her parents, Lee and Betty Tafoya, and she is the granddaughter of Margaret Tafoya. Her early pottery was signed "Linda Tafoya-Oyenque" when she lived in San Juan Pueblo. She lives near Santa Clara Pueblo and signs her pottery, "Linda Tafoya-Sanchez." She has won numerous awards for pottery at Santa Fe Indian Market and Heard Indian Market. She was also featured on the front cover of New Mexico Magazine in August 2006 and a featured artist in the 2011 Santa Fe Indian Market Magazine. Linda's polish and deep carving in her melon bowl design brings each piece an excellent complete polish reflection. In addition, she often uses a dimension of micaceous clay in her matte finish to complete the character of each work. We are pleased to work with Linda and keep a good selection of her works online.