Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery jar, signed and dated Betty and Lee Tafoya 3/18/78
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Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery jar, signed and dated Betty (1933-1988) and Lee Tafoya 3/18/78. carved and burnished blackware. Signed on base in pencil. 1.5lbs Santa Clara Pueblo was first visited in 1541 by part of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado's expeditionary force. A mission was established in 1628 as a visita (satellite community) for San Juan Pueblo. In 1680 the inhabitants of Santa Clara took an active part in the Great Pueblo Revolt against the Spanish. The historic section of the pueblo complex consists of one- and two-story adobe houses surrounding two main plazas with two rectangular ceremonial kivas and a church, c. 1918. Santa Clara is a "living" pueblo and is home to a community of highly skilled artisans famous for their black polished and red polychrome pottery. Approx.
Measurements: 6" diameter x 4" height.
Domestic Shipping: $20
Measurements: 6" diameter x 4" height.
Domestic Shipping: $20
Condition
Restored damage. Cracks to the side, please view photos for details.
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Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery jar, signed and dated Betty and Lee Tafoya 3/18/78
Estimate $150 - $200
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