Tribal Art Online
Description:
Three Contemporary Southwest Blackware Vessels, the largest signed "Pablita Santa Clara," for Pablita Chavarria, the second jar signed "Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara," with an Avanyu design, and the third an ashtray, San Ildefonso, attributed to Maria and Julian, c. 1920s, the diamond-shaped form with a bird perched on one end and cigarette holder on the opposite end, abstract feather devices in the center, (minor wear),ht. 5 1/2, wd. 6, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 5, and lg. 7 in.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
Maria, Julian, Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara, Pablita Chavarria, Santa ClaraAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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