Black-on-black Plate Signed Marie & Santana [SOLD]

This beautiful Black-on-black plate by Maria and her daughter-in-law, Santana, has a complete circle of feathers radiating outward from a circle in the center of the plate. Three framing lines encircle the rim. Both artisans’ signatures are on the underside. It is probably circa 1950s. The condition is excellent with only the most minor scratches, much less than one would expect on a piece of this age.

Item Provenance: 
This item was presented in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's special exhibit “TIMELESS BEAUTY” in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January-August 2008. This exhibition celebrated the achievements and impact made by some of the most renowned Pueblo women artists on the preservation, exposure, and development of the indigenous and contemporary art forms of Pueblo people. Curated by the IPCC in collaboration with Santa Fe-based Adobe Gallery and the School for Advanced Research, “TIMELESS BEAUTY” showcased a collaborative collection of artwork created by these influential women.