Tapia, Mae – Red Jar with Feathers and Deer (1980s)
$ 200.00
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 larger piece of her pottery. It is fully polished and in the shape of a water jar. There is a realistic deer on one side and etched feathers on the other side of the jar. The piece was traditionally fired red. 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 larger piece of her pottery. It is fully polished and in the shape of a water jar. There is a realistic deer on one side and etched feathers on the other side of the jar. The piece was traditionally fired red. 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.