Special Value Offer: Polished Red Storage Jar by Tina Garcia [SOLD]

Special Value Offer: the owner of this exquisite red bear paw jar has authorized a 20% price reduction from the original price of $3500 to a new price of $2800

Tina Garcia was a granddaughter of Severa Tafoya (1890-1973) who was a sister of Van Gutierrez of Lela and Van fame.  Tina’s mom, Lydia Tafoya, was from Santa Clara Pueblo and her father, Santiago Garcia, from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, so Tina signed her pottery with her name and the names of both pueblos.

Tina received awards as early as the 1974 Santa Fe Indian Market, where she took a First Place ribbon.  She continued getting First Place awards and Best of Division awards for her pottery and one can understand why she received so many awards when looking at this highly-polished red jar.  The burnishing is among the best any potter achieves.

The shape of the vessel is globular and there are three bear paw designs around the upper half of the jar.  There is no decoration other than the bear paws.

Condition: original condition

Provenance: from the collection of a family from Colorado