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Subject: Polished Black Horno signed as Marie & Santana
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
Subject: Polished Black Horno signed as Marie & Santana
Artist / Potter: Maria Martinez 1887-1980 and Santana
Category: Contemporary
Origin: San Ildefonso Pueblo
Medium: Native Clay, Slip
Size: 3-3/4" x 2-5/8" base x 2-1/2" tall
Item # C3360D
