Black-on-black Jar by Crucita Gonzales Calabaza - Blue Corn [SOLD]

Crucita Gonzales Calabaza (1921-1999) Blue Corn was one of the greatest ceramists of all time. She made pottery for over 60 years. Her house was located across the plaza from that of Maria Martinez but there was no competition between the two artisans. She was one of the most honored of 20th century potters. She received the 1981 New Mexico Governor's Award (New Mexico's highest artistic award!) and she was acclaimed for her artistic accomplishments in the Wall Street Journal and in AMEPNKA, a Soviet Union journal. She won awards at numerous State Fairs, Santa Fe Indian Market, and other exhibitions.

Blue Corn lived another 20 years after Maria Martinez passed away and by doing so became the most sought after potter at San Ildefonso Pueblo.  Her house was easily accessible and she always welcomed visitors in where she would visit and sell her pottery and those of her children.

This black-on-black Southwest Indian Pottery jar is decorated beautifully with rain cloud symbols.  It is signed by the artist.

Condition: Very good condition

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

Provenance: from a private collection in Washington