This is a handcrafted and hand-painted pot sold out of Cherokee North Carolina by the name of the little princess sold by River junction pottery note*** this piece was purchased back in the early '90s you cannot find this piece anymore I am aware that the tag says $7.95 however it is worth more today It is such a unique piece.
Beautiful bowl made by Maria Martinez and her son Popovi Da - San IIdefonso Black on Black Bowl Dated June 1963. Measures 4 3/4” wide X 3 1/2” tall. The overall condition is very good with some minor fine surface wear - please see pictures. Small flake which shows up as white on the upper part of the bowl which can be seen in the pictures. I have not made any attempt to clean, polish or do anything else to this since I have owned it other than dusting. Please let me know if you have any questions and buy with confidence as I have been on eBay over 23 years with 100% positive feedback.
Maria Martinez (1887-1980) is considered the crown jewel of Southwest, Native American potters. She received honorary doctorates from the University of Colorado and New Mexico State University. She is considered one of the most influential Native Americans of the 20th century. Maria rediscovered the art of producing black pottery.