Santa Clara, Deeply Carved, Black Ware Olla, circa 1940's, Signed by Recognized Artist Flora Naranjo

$285.00
Lovers of Native American Fine Art, take a look at this beautiful, deeply carved, Blackware, Olla.

This olla was hand coiled, evidence of this can be felt on the inside wall of the pot. The artist signature on the base is Flora Naranjo. Flora was born in 1914 and died in 2000. Flora's work spans pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery. This piece is representative of her deeply carved pieces.

This olla likely dates from the 1940's, it is in good condition. There is one hairline fracture the extends from the lip into the carved section. It is visible in the photos and does not compromise the structure of the pot. There are no other chips, cracks or repairs. The black glaze retains a warm patina with a few scuffs appropriate for its age. The pot stands approx. 3 1/2 inches tall, the internal diameter of the lip is approx. 4 1/8 inches. The widest point of the pot is approx. 5 1/4 inches across and the base is approx. 2 7/8 inches in diameter.

Documentation of her signature can be found on the website: www.medicinemangallery.com/native-american-art/pueblo-pottery/search-by-artist-pottery

Floras mother, Petra Tafoya Naranjo (1892-1934) taught her to make pottery using ancient methods and techniques. In turn, Flora passed these same skills to her children, who also became recognized artists. She created a variety of pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery.

As always thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this wonderful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
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Lovers of Native American Fine Art, take a look at this beautiful, deeply carved, Blackware, Olla.

This olla was hand coiled, evidence of this can be felt on the inside wall of the pot. The artist signature on the base is Flora Naranjo. Flora was born in 1914 and died in 2000. Flora's work spans pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery. This piece is representative of her deeply carved pieces.

This olla likely dates from the 1940's, it is in good condition. There is one hairline fracture the extends from the lip into the carved section. It is visible in the photos and does not compromise the structure of the pot. There are no other chips, cracks or repairs. The black glaze retains a warm patina with a few scuffs appropriate for its age. The pot stands approx. 3 1/2 inches tall, the internal diameter of the lip is approx. 4 1/8 inches. The widest point of the pot is approx. 5 1/4 inches across and the base is approx. 2 7/8 inches in diameter.

Documentation of her signature can be found on the website: www.medicinemangallery.com/native-american-art/pueblo-pottery/search-by-artist-pottery

Floras mother, Petra Tafoya Naranjo (1892-1934) taught her to make pottery using ancient methods and techniques. In turn, Flora passed these same skills to her children, who also became recognized artists. She created a variety of pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery.

As always thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this wonderful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Lovers of Native American Fine Art, take a look at this beautiful, deeply carved, Blackware, Olla.

This olla was hand coiled, evidence of this can be felt on the inside wall of the pot. The artist signature on the base is Flora Naranjo. Flora was born in 1914 and died in 2000. Flora's work spans pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery. This piece is representative of her deeply carved pieces.

This olla likely dates from the 1940's, it is in good condition. There is one hairline fracture the extends from the lip into the carved section. It is visible in the photos and does not compromise the structure of the pot. There are no other chips, cracks or repairs. The black glaze retains a warm patina with a few scuffs appropriate for its age. The pot stands approx. 3 1/2 inches tall, the internal diameter of the lip is approx. 4 1/8 inches. The widest point of the pot is approx. 5 1/4 inches across and the base is approx. 2 7/8 inches in diameter.

Documentation of her signature can be found on the website: www.medicinemangallery.com/native-american-art/pueblo-pottery/search-by-artist-pottery

Floras mother, Petra Tafoya Naranjo (1892-1934) taught her to make pottery using ancient methods and techniques. In turn, Flora passed these same skills to her children, who also became recognized artists. She created a variety of pottery styles from polychrome to plainware and carved pottery.

As always thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this wonderful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.