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Tapia, Mae – Mini Clay Bear with Etched Fish
$ 110.00
Mae Tapia was known for her intricately etched miniature pottery. She was a daughter of potters Joe and Santanita Suazo. Her sisters include Martha Suazo (the wife of Art Cody Haungooah), Margie Naranjo, Candelaria Suazo, and Shirley Duran. This is a small clay bear. It is fully polished and etched on one side with a Mimbres fish. The fish is highlighted with yellow clay. It is signed on the bottom, “Mae Tapia”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Mae Tapia was known for her intricately etched miniature pottery. She was a daughter of potters Joe and Santanita Suazo. Her sisters include Martha Suazo (the wife of Art Cody Haungooah), Margie Naranjo, Candelaria Suazo, and Shirley Duran. This is a small clay bear. It is fully polished and etched on one side with a Mimbres fish. The fish is highlighted with yellow clay. It is signed on the bottom, “Mae Tapia”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Tapia, Mae (1956-2016)
Mae Tapia was a daughter of noted potter Santanita Suazo. She was known for her miniature pottery and use of Mimbres inspired designs. She won numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, Gallup Ceremonials and other events.