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Bowl, c. 1975 Legoria Tafoya (Santa Clara,1911-1984); Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, United …
Bowl
Bowl, c. 1975 Legoria Tafoya (Santa Clara,1911-1984); Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, United …
Bowl, c. 1975 Legoria Tafoya (Santa Clara,1911-1984); Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, United States Ceramic; 2 1/2 × 5 3/4 × 4 1/4 in. 2013.26.5 Gift of Mrs. Joan Krotenberg

Bowl

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-bowls
Artist Legoria Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1911 - 1984)
Datec. 1975
Made AtNew Mexico, United States
Collection SiteNew Mexico, United States
MediumCeramic
Dimensions2 1/2 × 5 3/4 × 4 1/4 in. (6.4 × 14.6 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joan Krotenberg
Object number2013.26.5
DescriptionThis bowl made by Santa Clara artist Legoria Tafoya is made in the traditional blackware style in which during firing, it is deprived of oxygen turning it black. The shiny surfaces are made be burnishing or polishing the clay before firing and creates a distinction from the unpolished matte surfaces of the bowl. This is a hand built bowl.
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