Santa Clara Pueblo Terrace Rim Bowl with Matte Black Trim [SOLD]

Terrace rim bowls have been made at all New Mexico Pueblos since prehistoric times.  Generally, they were used for ceremonial purposes, not for secular use.  It is believed that they were containers for sacred corn meal for use in private homes and possibly in ceremonial kivas.  Since the mid-20^th century, they have been made for sale to collectors.  This Santa Clara Pueblo Terrace Rim Bowl with Matte Black Trim, made by Reycita Naranjo, was one that was made for sale.  It is signed with the potter’s name, Reycita, on the underside, a clue that is was meant for the collector market.

Reycita Naranjo (1926-2003) Santa Clara Pueblo, was born into a large family of potters, all of whom are exceptional artists.  Her sisters, Clara Shije, Elizabeth Naranjo, Florence Browning, Mary Singer, and Mary Carlisle all are recognized as outstanding potters including her mother Pablita Tafoya Chavarria.  Reycita had been an award winner at Santa Fe Indian Market since 1981.  She had been featured in numerous publications as well.  Reference: Southern Pueblo Pottery: 2,000 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf.

Condition: very good condition

Provenance: from a gentleman in Santa Fe

Recommended Reading:  Santa Clara Pottery Today by Betty LeFree