$1,250
Artist: Chris Martinez
Style: Jar
Pueblo: Santa Clara, NM
Period: Vintage
Dimensions: 7.25″ H x 15″ W
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Chris Martinez is a traditional potter from Santa Clara. He learned the traditional art from his grandmother, Flora Naranjo, his mother, Barbara Martinez, and his sister, Vickie Martinez. His pottery tends to be larger than that of most Santa Clara potters these days.
More About the ArtistThe Santa Clara Pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos, and the people are from the Tewa ethnic group of Native Americans who speak the Tewa language. The Pueblo is on the Rio Grande, between Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan Pueblo) to the north and San Ildefonso Pueblo to the south. Santa Clara Pottery and its Pueblo are famous for producing hand-crafted pottery, specifically blackware and redware with deep engravings.
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