Marie and Santana Martinez Black-on-Black Pottery Plate, San Ildefonso Pueblo, Mid-20th Century

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• Lot Description
  This black-on-black pottery plate is an example of the collaborative artistry of Marie and Santana Martinez, renowned potters from San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico. The plate features a beautifully polished surface with a matte-painted design in the classic Pueblo style, characterized by stylized geometric and feather motifs radiating from the center. The contrast between the polished and matte surfaces exemplifies the innovation and refinement introduced by Maria Martinez and her family, who revolutionized Pueblo pottery in the early 20th century. Signed verso.

  Condition

  Good, with minor surface wear consistent with age. No visible chips or cracks.