Santa Clara Pueblo, Black Ware Pot, Hand Coiled, Deeply Carved, Signed by Recognized Artist, Mae Tapia.
$85.00
This lovely little olla likely represents one of this artists' earlier pieces, possibly 1970's-time frame. It is a thickly coiled and deeply carved pot. The highly polished black surface retains a lovely shine and soft glow. There are wear marks to the surface appropriate for age and use, no chips, cracks or repairs are apparent. It is clearly signed on the base, Mae Tapia, Santa Clara Pueblo. The pot is approx. 2 inches tall; the widest point of the body is approx. 2 3/4 inches across. The lip is approx. 1 3/4 inches internal diameter, and the base is approx. 2 inches in diameter. Please review photos for full perspective.
Mae Tapia (1956 - 2016) was a lifetime member of the Pueblo of Santa Clara. Mae became interested in making pottery when she was about seven years old, inspired by her mother, Santanita Suazo, Mae learned traditional pottery making methods that have passed from generation to generation. She gathered all of her materials for making her pottery from within the grounds of the Santa Clara Pueblo, mixed and hand coiled all her pieces. These were fired outdoors, the traditional way.
This lovely little Olla would be a great addition to any collection of Santa Clara Black ware or Pueblo pottery.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Mae Tapia (1956 - 2016) was a lifetime member of the Pueblo of Santa Clara. Mae became interested in making pottery when she was about seven years old, inspired by her mother, Santanita Suazo, Mae learned traditional pottery making methods that have passed from generation to generation. She gathered all of her materials for making her pottery from within the grounds of the Santa Clara Pueblo, mixed and hand coiled all her pieces. These were fired outdoors, the traditional way.
This lovely little Olla would be a great addition to any collection of Santa Clara Black ware or Pueblo pottery.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
This lovely little olla likely represents one of this artists' earlier pieces, possibly 1970's-time frame. It is a thickly coiled and deeply carved pot. The highly polished black surface retains a lovely shine and soft glow. There are wear marks to the surface appropriate for age and use, no chips, cracks or repairs are apparent. It is clearly signed on the base, Mae Tapia, Santa Clara Pueblo. The pot is approx. 2 inches tall; the widest point of the body is approx. 2 3/4 inches across. The lip is approx. 1 3/4 inches internal diameter, and the base is approx. 2 inches in diameter. Please review photos for full perspective.
Mae Tapia (1956 - 2016) was a lifetime member of the Pueblo of Santa Clara. Mae became interested in making pottery when she was about seven years old, inspired by her mother, Santanita Suazo, Mae learned traditional pottery making methods that have passed from generation to generation. She gathered all of her materials for making her pottery from within the grounds of the Santa Clara Pueblo, mixed and hand coiled all her pieces. These were fired outdoors, the traditional way.
This lovely little Olla would be a great addition to any collection of Santa Clara Black ware or Pueblo pottery.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Mae Tapia (1956 - 2016) was a lifetime member of the Pueblo of Santa Clara. Mae became interested in making pottery when she was about seven years old, inspired by her mother, Santanita Suazo, Mae learned traditional pottery making methods that have passed from generation to generation. She gathered all of her materials for making her pottery from within the grounds of the Santa Clara Pueblo, mixed and hand coiled all her pieces. These were fired outdoors, the traditional way.
This lovely little Olla would be a great addition to any collection of Santa Clara Black ware or Pueblo pottery.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
This lovely little olla likely represents one of this artists' earlier pieces, possibly 1970's-time frame. It is a thickly coiled and deeply carved pot. The highly polished black surface retains a lovely shine and soft glow. There are wear marks to the surface appropriate for age and use, no chips, cracks or repairs are apparent. It is clearly signed on the base, Mae Tapia, Santa Clara Pueblo. The pot is approx. 2 inches tall; the widest point of the body is approx. 2 3/4 inches across. The lip is approx. 1 3/4 inches internal diameter, and the base is approx. 2 inches in diameter. Please review photos for full perspective.
Mae Tapia (1956 - 2016) was a lifetime member of the Pueblo of Santa Clara. Mae became interested in making pottery when she was about seven years old, inspired by her mother, Santanita Suazo, Mae learned traditional pottery making methods that have passed from generation to generation. She gathered all of her materials for making her pottery from within the grounds of the Santa Clara Pueblo, mixed and hand coiled all her pieces. These were fired outdoors, the traditional way.
This lovely little Olla would be a great addition to any collection of Santa Clara Black ware or Pueblo pottery.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Mae Tapia (1956 - 2016) was a lifetime member of the Pueblo of Santa Clara. Mae became interested in making pottery when she was about seven years old, inspired by her mother, Santanita Suazo, Mae learned traditional pottery making methods that have passed from generation to generation. She gathered all of her materials for making her pottery from within the grounds of the Santa Clara Pueblo, mixed and hand coiled all her pieces. These were fired outdoors, the traditional way.
This lovely little Olla would be a great addition to any collection of Santa Clara Black ware or Pueblo pottery.
As always, thank you for stopping by our shop and for your interest in this piece, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.