San Ildefonso Small Black-on-black Jar Signed Marie & Santana [SOLD]

Maria and Julian had four sons: Adam, John, Popovi Da, and Philip.  Adam’s wife was Santana and it was she who worked with Maria following the death of Julian in 1943.  There are two periods of pottery that were collaborated by Maria and Santana.  The earlier ones were signed Marie & Santana and that period lasted from Julian’s death in 1943 until 1956, at which time Popovi Da replaced Santana and helped his mom.  Maria did not immediately stop working with Santana when she began working with Popovi but did continue on and off for a few more years.  Those pieces are signed Maria & Santana.

This black-on-black jar is signed with the earlier signature Marie & Santana, indicating that it was made between 1943 and 1956.  The matte black design, repeated four times around the shoulder, appears to be double rows of rain clouds.

Condition: very good condition

Recommended Reading:  The Legacy of Maria Poveka Martinez by Richard Spivey.  This book is currently not available from Adobe Gallery

Provenance:  from a client in Germany to whom we sold it about 20 years ago.