Carmelita Dunlap Pueblo Ildefonso Black Pottery Vase. Black pottery vase Measures 5 1/4 inches in height and 5 1/2 inches diameter at widest point. Condition: Well, I bought this at an auction being restored, somehow the top half was seperated and re-attached. No other cracks except the one 4 inches up all around. No other damage, no other cracks, chips. Priced as is and sold as is due to condition. Signed in a pen by Carmelita Dunlap on base.
Carmelita Dunlap (1925-2000)
Carmelita
Dunlap was born in 1925, and her mother died when she was eight years
old. Her aunts, Maria Martinez and Desideria Sanchez raised her. Of
course, this was where she learned to make pottery. In 1955 became known
for her large vessels and complicated designs. Carmelita started with
traditional San Ildefonso red and cream polychromes, then moved to
black-on-black pottery and developed a firing technique that produced
the sunrise brown color that has since become her family's specialty.
Many in
Carmelita's family have gone on to become well-known potters that are
active today, including children Martha Appleleaf, Carlos Dunlap,
Cynthia Star Flower, and grandson Erik Fender. She won numerous awards
throughout her career at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market and
Gallup Ceremonials. Carmelita died in 2000. Her pottery can be found in
museums across the country, including the NMAI and the Denver Art
Museum.
Native American Pottery Handmade Indian Signed Condition is "Used". Sits tilted. Please ask any questions. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
