Polished Black Horno signed as Marie & Santana [SOLD]

We mostly think of Maria making major pieces of pottery, but occasionally she must have had a small amount of clay remaining after completing a major piece, and chose to use it to make small items. Also, it must have been a bit relaxing to make small humorous pieces such as animals or hornos or some other non-major piece after just finishing some major undertaking.

This small horno was probably made for use as an incense burner, or perhaps it was just made as a replica of the bread ovens seen around the pueblo.

It is signed Marie & Santana. In crayon is written the date 8-11-56, and a paper price tag indicates a cost of $2. 

Condition:  original condition

Provenance: from the estate of Michael Frost

Recommended Reading:  The Legacy of Maria Poveka Martinez by Richard Spivey