San Ildefonso Black-on-black Lidded Box signed Rose [SOLD]

The use of cornmeal in pueblo ceremonials is well established as is the use by individuals at their homes. Cornmeal is used as a medium for bestowing blessings on something or someone much as holy water is used by the Catholic Church. There may or may not be a correlation between the two.

This rectangular black on black cornmeal lidded box was made by Rose Gonzales probably in the first half of the 20^th century.  The design on the sides of the box are very modernists in style.  The box is signed Rose on the underside.

Condition: structurally strong with some scratches and abrasions and a repair to one corner of the lid.

Provenance: from a gentleman from Colorado

Recommended Reading: Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham. This book is currently not available from Adobe Gallery.