Maria Poveka Martinez (1887-1980) is widely recognized as the greatest Native American potter. Almost single-handedly, Maria made the pottery created in the little pueblo of San Ildefonso famous and collectible. I purchased the bowl for sale here seven years ago from the venerable Len Wood's Indian Territory in Laguna Beach, CA. It is an unusual and beautiful polished black fluted bowl. Created in 1960 and measuring 3 1/4 X 8 1/2 inches, it is a delicate example of hand coiled clay pottery. It has two small, shallow dimples in its interior. The first appears near the top of photo 2, while the second is barely visible near the top of photo 3. Both dimples date from the bowl's creation.
cochiti storyteller by Ada Suina.
Ada Suina of Chochiti Pueblo
This Storyteller measures: 9.5” tall | 8.5” wide | 11” deep. With 9 babies she is stunning! We have two others by Ada in the gallery. They are smaller but in the same price category.
Cochiti Pueblo artist Ada Suina is highly respected for her storyteller pottery figurines and her nacimientos (nativity). She has always been recognized as one of the premier figurine potters at Cochiti Pueblo. Her storyteller figurines have strong, chiseled faces and happy expressions. She still uses all-natural materials and fires the figurines outdoors in the traditional manner. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
Specifics
- Origin: New Mexico
- Handmade: Yes
- Culture: Native American: US
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Tribal Affiliation: Tewa
- All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
- Artisan: Maria Poveka Martinez
- Condition: Very good condition; has two tiny dimples in interior that date from the bowl's creation.
- Provenance: Purchase at Len Wood's Indian Territory