Ethel Vigil Santa Clara Pueblo Red Carved Jar [SOLD]

This spectacular polished red carved pottery jar by Santa Clara Pueblo artist Ethel Vigil features two design elements.  The design at the neck is a Greek key style and the one on the body is a traditional Avanyu.  The red is a rich deep color, and the burnishing highlights the color and carving.  The jar is truly exquisite.

Ethel Vigil (b.1950) is a daughter of Mida Tafoya and was most probably taught the art of pottery making by her mother. Mida was a granddaughter of Sara Fina Tafoya, and daughter of Christina Naranjo.  Artistic talent certainly runs in the Tafoya family.

Condition: original condition

Provenance: this Ethel Vigil Santa Clara Pueblo Red Carved Jar is from the estate of a family from New Mexico

Recommended Reading: Santa Clara Pottery Today by Betty LeFree

Relative Links: Santa Clara Pueblo, Mida Tafoya, Southwest Indian Pottery, Sara Fina Tafoya, Christina Naranjo, Ethel Vigil, Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery