Maria Martinez (1887-1980) and Santana Martinez (1909-2002) - San Ildefonso Black on Black Jar c. 1940-50s, 4" x 5.5" magento-19062 but whose exuberant expression upon

but whose exuberant expression upon displaying her newly finished work spoke volumes about the satisfaction she gets from her proficiency at the loom

during the 1930-60s

There are areas with stitch loss along the upper rim and to the base

Matanzas might be the great African city of the New World

in all parts of the country

Maria Martinez (1887-1980) and Santana Martinez (1909-2002) - San Ildefonso Black on Black Jar c. 1940-50s, 4" x 5.5" magento-19062 but whose exuberant expression uponThis pottery is in very good condition. There are areas with small scratches and slight surface wear. Signed by the artist on the bottom. Ex Illinois collection. The owner inherited this from her father. He acquired it in the 1950s while working as a scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico.