Polychrome Oval Shape Bowl by Margaret & Luther [SOLD]

Margaret (b.1936) and Luther (1911-1987) were the children of Lela and Van Gutierrez. Working together, the siblings continued the polychrome style of painting begun by their parents. Sometimes their work is whimsical and other times it is most elegant.

This bowl is certainly one of the elegant pieces. It was deliberately formed in a slightly oval shape, only ½-inch longer than wide. The rim and underbody are slipped in red clay and the design area consists of polychrome colors over a tan background. All of the colors used by Margaret and Luther are from nature. There are no commercial paints used.

This bowl won a Red Ribbon (second place) at the 1970 New Mexico State Fair. It was purchased at that time and has been in the same collection since. It is in excellent condition. It is co-signed Margaret/Luther Sta. Clara Pueblo on the underside.