Special Value Offer: Small Black-on-black Jar signed Maria and Santana [SOLD]

Special Value Offer: The consignor of this jar has agreed to a price reduction from the original price of $1750 to a new price of $1500.

Maria’s oldest son was Adam and his wife was Santana and it was she who worked with Maria following the death of Julian in 1943.  There are two periods of pottery that was collaborated by Maria and Santana.  The earlier ones were signed Marie & Santana and that period lasted from Julian’s death in 1943 until 1956, at which time Popovi Da replaced Santana and helped his mom.  Maria did not immediately stop working with Santana when she began working with Popovi but did continue on and off for a few more years.  Those pieces are signed Maria &Santana.

This small jar is signed Maria & Santana and dates to the 1956 to 1960 period of their cooperative endeavors.  It features rain and lightning designs on the upper half of the jar.

Condition: very good condition with some scratches

Provenance: from the collection of a Wyoming resident who purchased the piece from Maria Martinez.

Reference and Recommended Reading: The Legacy of Maria Poveka Martinez by Richard L. Spivey, 2003