Presented here for your consideration is a Maria and Popovi Da San Ildefonso Pot. Circa 1919-1920, Maria and her first husband Julian Martinez created the "black-on-black" style of pottery, a unique process allowing matte designs to be painted on a stone polished surface and the entire piece to be fired black. Popovi Da was Maria's son, born Tony Martinez he changed his name to Popovi Da (Red Fox). Maria and Popovi Da worked together from 1956 to 1970 and he focused on the design work. Many feel that the finest Maria pots were produced during her collaboration with Popovi Da. This pot is decorated with the traditional feather pattern encircling the pot. This is a beautiful, very collectible little pot representing the work of two famous, innovative potters and designers! It comes with a blank note card bearing a drawing of Maria and one of her pots. Make these yours today!
Provenance - from the Blair family estate who owned the Red Mesa and Kayenta Trading Posts on the Navajo reservation dating back to the first half of the 1900s.
MAKER: Maria Martinez and Popovi Da.
APPROX AGE: Circa 1956-1970s.
SIZE: This item measures approximately 4 1/2 inches across x 3 1/2 inches deep.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.