- RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA
RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE POTNative American black on black pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, with incised Avanyu water serpent motif and stylized geometric step carving along rim, signed on underside Ramona Tapia (1940-2003), approx 8"h, 7"diam, 5.5lbs
- RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA
RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE POTNative American black on black pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, with incised geometric step carving, signed on underside Ramona Tapia (1940-2003), approx 6.5"h, 4"diam, 2.75lbs
- RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA
RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE POTNative American black on black pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, with incised Avanyu water serpent motif, signed on underside Ramona Tapia (1940-2003), approx 5"h, 9"diam, 3.75lbs
- MARIE MARTINEZ SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO
MARIE MARTINEZ SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO WEDDING VASENative American black on black pottery wedding vase, signed on underside Marie (Marie "Maria" Montoya Martinez, 1887-1980), San Ildefonso Pueblo, c.1920-1925, with repeated geometric motif, approx 10.5"h, 7.25"w, 6.75"d, 2.75lbs
- (4) NATIVE AMERICAN BLACK ON BLACK POTTERY(4)
(4) NATIVE AMERICAN BLACK ON BLACK POTTERY(4) Native American pottery, including: (1) black on black bowl, dated 1992, Ed Natiya Saxon, Navajo, 5"h, 6.5"diam; (1) black on black weed vase, marked at the underside "Jean, Navajo", 5.5"h, 7.5"w; (1) black on black seed pot, with incised double water serpent motif, signed on underside Madeline E. Naranjo (b.1971), approx 3.5"h, 3.5"diam; (1) Mata Ortiz black pottery, Esperanza Tena, fish basket design, 9.5"h, 7.75"diam; approx 7lbs total
- (2) Pcs Native American black on black
(2) Pcs Native American black on black pottery, unsigned, c/o bird form dish (6-3/4" l x 2-1/4" h), vase (8" h)
- TWO MATA ORTIZ BLACK ON BLACK POTTERY
TWO MATA ORTIZ BLACK ON BLACK POTTERY VESSELS Two Mata Ortiz black on black pottery vessels, the first bowl by Reynaldo Quezada, 6"h; the second Yolanda Quezada owl vessel, 10"h
- A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY WEDDING
A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY WEDDING PLATE, SAN ILDE...A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY WEDDING PLATE, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO, SIGNED,1943-1954, of circular form and enclosing conforming burnished black feathers on a matt black pottery body within a similarly burnished cloud pattern border, verso signed "Marie + Santana." Diameter: 12 1/2" Note: Maria (Marie) Montoya Poveka Martinez (Native American 1887-1980) a native of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, had made pottery since childhood and continued with her husband Julian who she was able to develop the black on black pottery with, died unexpectedly in 1943. After his death her son Adam Martinez (1903-2000) and his wife Santana Martinez (1909-2002) assisted in the various steps from gathering the clay, modeling, decorating and the firing. It was during this time that the signature "Marie & Santana" was used.Maria Montoya was a highly important potter in the development of what is recognized as the San Ildefonso style of pottery. Her work has been exhibited at fairs across the globe, has attained numerous awards and can be found in museums as well as private collections throughout the U.S. Recognition by the National Endowment for the Arts in the form of a grant in 1973 allowed for the opening of the Martinez pottery workshop.
Condition:
Some light scratches and scuff marks. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- TWO MARIA & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY VESSELS,
TWO MARIA & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY VESSELS, SAN ILDEFONS...TWO MARIA & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY VESSELS, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO, SIGNED, CIRCA 1960, comprising a small shaped vase with matt black on burnished black curvilinear cloud motif suspending line and dot decoration, verso signed "Marie & Santana," height: 3", diameter: 4"; the wide mouthed bowl of compressed circular form and sides centering bands of vertical feathers alternating stepped geometric details, verso signed "Marie & Santana," height: 3", diameter: 6 3/4". Note: Maria (Marie) Montoya Poveka Martinez (Native American 1887-1980) a native of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, had made pottery since childhood and continued with her husband Julian who she was able to develop the black on black pottery, died unexpectedly in 1943. After his death, her son Adam Martinez (1903-2000) and his wife Santana Martinez (1909-2002) assisted in the various steps from gathering the clay, modeling, decorating, and the firing. It was during this time that the signature "Marie & Santana" was used.Maria Montoya was a highly important potter in the development of what is recognized as the San Ildefonso style of pottery. Her work has been exhibited at fairs across the globe, has attained numerous awards and can be found in museums as well as private collections throughout the world. Recognition by the National Endowment for the Arts in the form of a grant in 1973 allowed for the opening of the Martinez pottery workshop.
Condition:
Each in good condition with a few expected light scratches, nicks and marks scattered throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- MIDA TAFOYA (B. 1931) SANTA CLARA PUEBLO
MIDA TAFOYA (B. 1931) SANTA CLARA PUEBLO POTTERYThis is an original black on black pottery wedding vase by famed Santa Clara Pueblo artist, Mida Tafoya. Santa Clara Pueblo artist Mida Tafoya, born in 1931, began making pottery in 1945. Like many other pueblo potters, she was taught by her family members in the ancient art. Mida Tafoya is a member of the famous Tafoya family of Santa Clara Pueblo. Her mother was Christina Naranjo, and her gradmother was Sara Fina Tafoya. She is the niece of Margaret Tafoya. The bottom is hand signed, "Mida Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo". The piece shows a classic two spouted wedding vase in the highly collectible black on black pottery with incised, in-cut designs. The piece is well preserved showing nice condition. Measures overall 8 3/8"H by 7"W by 5". Total weight of 2lbs. 6oz.
- TERESITA NARANJO (D.1999) SANTA CLARA
TERESITA NARANJO (D.1999) SANTA CLARA BLACKWARENative American black on black pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, with incised Avanyu water serpent motif, signed on underside Teresita Naranjo (1919-1999), Espanola, New Mexico, dated 1953, restored transverse crack, approx 5"h, 8.5"diam, 3.75lbs **Note: Teresita Naranjo was a daughter of Christina Naranjo (1892-1980)** **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
- (2) SANTA CLARA PUEBLO BLACK GLAZED
(2) SANTA CLARA PUEBLO BLACK GLAZED POTTERY(lot of 2) Native American black on black pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, including: (1) signed Pablita (Pablita Tafoya Chavarria, 1914-1979), approx 5.25"h, 6"diam, (1) signed Yolanda Velarde (20th c.), approx 4"h, 3"diam; 3lbs total