Gwen Tafoya (b. 1965) Deeply Carved Santa Clara Blackware Pot | Annex Auctions
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Gwen Tafoya (b. 1965) Deeply Carved Santa Clara Blackware Pot
Gwen Tafoya (b. 1965) Santa Clara Deeply Carved Blackware Jar
Signed ‘Gwen Tafoya S.C.P.’ to base. Hand-coiled and traditionally fired Santa Clara blackware jar. The piece features deeply carved swirling avanyu (water serpent) motifs encircling the shoulder, polished to a high-gloss black finish characteristic of Santa Clara Pueblo pottery. The form displays a rounded lower body tapering to a small neck with a slightly raised rim, consistent with the classic blackware tradition.
Dimensions: 6"h x 8"w
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Condition:Good/Very good condition, with some shelfwear scratches on the base; no visible restoration or repairs.
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