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Wedding Vase, c. 1970 Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001); Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico Clay; 22 1/…
Wedding Vase
Wedding Vase, c. 1970 Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001); Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico Clay; 22 1/…
Wedding Vase, c. 1970 Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001); Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico Clay; 22 1/2 x 42 in. 92.31.1 Anonymous Gift in Honor of Mary Miller, M.D.

Wedding Vase

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels
Artist Margaret Tafoya (1904 - 2001)
Datec. 1970
Made AtSanta Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumClay
Dimensions42 × 22 1/2 in. (106.7 × 57.2 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift in Honor of Mary Miller, M.D.
Object number92.31.1
DescriptionBlack wedding vase by Margaret Tafoya, Santa Clara. Margaret Tafoya, from Santa Clara Pueblo, is recognized as one of the finest traditional potters of the twentieth century. She was known for her highly polished blackware vessels. Double spouted wedding jars were used in wedding ceremonies and also are very popular in the art market.
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