Black Clay New Mexico Pueblo Pitcher Cup

Black Clay New Mexico Pueblo Pitcher Cup

Black Clay New Mexico Pueblo Pitcher Cup

Black Clay New Mexico Pueblo Pitcher Cup

We purchased this small pitcher cup in the early 90s at an estate sale of a prominent, well traveled family who lived in Cincinnati along with another pitcher and a simple, similarly styled and fired black bowl. We believe it to be from the late 40s or early 50s purchased among other significant treasures from a trip west before their children were born and raised. The clay, glaze and firing are indicative of Pueblo pottery, particularly San Ildefonso, such as the black on black pottery made famous by the late Maria Martinez. While this piece exhibits less stylization, and unfortunately no signature, we believe it, and the other objects procured simultaneously, were made in the same era as Maria Martinez’s early work.

Measurements: 7″ tall, 3.5″ diameter, 5″ wide including handle

New Mexico Kokopelli Torch Cut, Welded, SIgned Candelabra

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We purchased this signed candelabra in 1989 during a trip to the Southwest and Santa Fe. It is hand made, torch cut and welded, not a mass produced laser cut metal piece. The name of the artist has been misplaced and their signature in the steel unfortunately, is no more obvious. The two kokopelli-like figures arms reach toward the central candelabra which holds three 1″ diameter candles. The base has four 1/8 holes which may either be ignored or be used to firmly attach the piece to a table or other fixture. It has been gently used in the past, so some wax remains and adds to the rustic qualities inherent in this original, artist signed, rusted, torch cut steel piece.

Measurements: 24″ wide x 28″ tall x 3.0″ deep