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Primary artist: Maria Montoya Martinez (Poveka or Water Pond Lily) (Powhogeh Owingeh (San Ildefonso Pueblo), 1887–1980)
Santana Roybal Martinez (Native American, 1909–2002)
Santana Roybal Martinez (Native American, 1909–2002)
Native American, San Ildefonso Pueblo
about 1943–56
Object Place: San Ildefonso, New Mexico, United States, Southwest
Medium/Technique
Earthenware with polished slip paint
Dimensions
Overall: 8.9cm (3 1/2in.)
Other (Overall): 27.9cm (11in.)
Other (Overall): 27.9cm (11in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Laura F. Andreson
Accession Number1984.627
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionThis bowl has curved sides. It has been burnished, resulting in a shiny black surface. Typically this style of pottery made by Maria is referred to as gunmetal.
Signed
On bottom: Maria & Santana
Provenance1984, gift of Laura Andreson (b. 1902 - d. 1999), Los Angeles, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 21, 1984)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.