RARE Clara Martinez Signed Blackware Vase San Ildefonso Pueblo Native American For Sale

Add an authentic, RARE piece of Southwestern art history to your collection with this striking blackware pottery vase. Handcrafted by Native American artisan Clara Silva Martinez (wife of John/Juan Diego Martinez and daughter-in-law of legendary potter Maria Martinez), this piece reflects the rich heritage and traditional skills passed down through generations within the San Ildefonso Pueblo. Her signed pottery comes to the market far less frequently, making it a prized and elusive acquisition for collectors specifically seeking to complete a comprehensive Martinez family collection! Dating between 1950 and 1970, this vintage piece showcases the classic black-on-black aesthetic pioneered by the Martinez family. It features a beautifully burnished, semi-gloss metallic surface adorned with matte-black stylized feather or leaf motifs and distinctive linear bands. The elegant shape rises from a tapered base to a rounded shoulder and a gently flared rim.Artisan: Clara Silva Martinez (Signed to underside)Origin: San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, USAPeriod: Circa 1950s–1970sMaterials: Native clay and slip, hand-polished and reduction-firedCondition: Beautiful vintage condition. This piece carries an authentic, gently lived-in character that tells the story of its decades-long journey. To reflect its honest history, it shows natural surface scuffing that is fully detailed in the photos. This subtle wear honors its age and has been thoughtfully factored into our pricing, offering an excellent opportunity to own a signed piece of pueblo history at an accessible value. ****PLEASE SEE PICTURES # 12 AND #13. Look at all pictures closely. The $250.00 tag was taken off so I could see the signature more clearly. Thinking this was the original price, decades ago. FREE SHIPPING!