Santa Clara Pueblo Black Carved Pottery Masterpiece [SOLD]

Mela Tafoya Youngblood (1931-1991) Misteltoe Yellow was the daughter of Margaret Tafoya, granddaughter of Sara Fina Tafoya, and mother of Nancy Youngblood.  Mela won awards practically every year from 1976 through 1989 at Santa Fe Indian Market, so there is no doubt about her talent and the respect given her. It is unfortunate that she passed away at such a young age. She was still very active at that time.

This is a very strong jar in appearance.  It sits well on its wide base and gracefully narrows as the walls rise upward to the neck.  The carved design on the shoulder is a mixture of curves and lines arranged to flow together beautifully.  It exhibits a beautiful burnish and a fine firing.

Condition: very good condition with a couple minor scratches.

Recommended Reading: Pueblo Indian Pottery 750 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf

Provenance: from a gentleman from South Dakota