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Large Santa Clara Pueblo Globular Black Bear Paw Jar by Toni Roller - C3853C
Category: Pottery | Posted by | Fri, Dec 2nd 2016, 3:52pm
Toni Roller has always been a very traditionalist potter, following the strictest meaning of the word. She uses only traditional designs taught her by her mother, Margaret Tafoya. She also uses only traditional materials and firing techniques. This jar was constructed using coils and burnished with polishing stones. The design consists of four bear paw impressions near the rim.
The burnishing of the entire Large Globular Black Bear Paw Jar is most exceptional and flawless. The firing produced a beautiful even black coloration. The jar is signed with the artist's name, pueblo name and is dated March 1997.