This is a Sioux Native American US handmade Pottery Vase / Jar
Measures approximately 5" tall
There is some spotting and wear - please see photos.
Being offered is a truly rare and vintage art pottery bear fetish or figure. This is signed and crafted by the famous potter Julian Martinez, of San Ildefonso Pueblo located in New Mexico. He was the husband of the famous matriarch of San Ildefonso Pueblo pottery, Maria Martinez. The figure is in good condition, and approx. 2" tall by 1" wide front view by 1 1/8" wide side view. SH includes insurance.
I found some information on this famous potter on Wikipedia which stated, “Julián Martínez, also known as Pocano (1879–1943), was a San Ildefonso Pueblo potter, painter, and the patriarch of a family of Native American ceramic artists in the United States. Martínez was born in 1879 in San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. His name, Pocano, means "Coming of the Spirits" in Tewa. He worked as a farmer, general laborer, and janitor, in addition to being an artist. He was elected governor of San Ildefonso. Martínez married matriarch potter Maria Martinez, and together they had a son Popovi Da, who also potter.  Maria is considered the preeminent creator of San Ildefonso blackware pottery; however Julian contributed to her accomplishments. Their son Popovi Da continued innovating Pueblo ceramic arts; his work has been widely exhibited and collected. Martinez died on March 6, 1943, in San Ildefonso Pueblo.”
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