Santa Clara Pueblo Red Carved Jar by Teresita Naranjo [SOLD]

Teresita Naranjo has been acknowledged as one of the finest 20^th century potters at Santa Clara Pueblo. Her unexpected death in 1999 was a loss to all pottery collectors.  She was active from 1935 to 1999 and was known for her black and redware carved works in the Santa Clara style.

She was the daughter of Victor and Christina Naranjo and wife of Joe Naranjo. After her husband's passing in 1950, she supported her family solely through sales of her pottery.

This exquisite small red jar features the Avanyu water serpent motif in a stylized form, reportedly one of her most favored designs. It is signed Teresita Naranjo Santa Clara Pueblo.

Condition: The jar is in excellent condition overall, fine polish and excellent carving.

Provenance: estate of Frederick Boen Tjwan Oei, Santa Fe

Recommended Reading: Santa Clara Pottery Today by Betty LeFree and Pueblo Indian Pottery 750 Artist Biographies by Greg Schaaf