Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

Native American, Southwestern United States, New Mexico, Santa Clara Pueblo, ca. late 20th century CE. A collection of blackware pottery figurines representing a ram, donkey, coyote, bison, cow, turtle, and a Mudhead Kachina figure holding a pot. Each is signed, most with the name Dorothy followed by an indistinct surname, and the turtle with a cursive signature ending in "S. Clara Pueblo." Dorothy and Paul Gutierrez of Santa Clara Pueblo were known for producing such animal effigies, their work blending traditional Pueblo ceramic techniques with lively sculptural forms. The glossy black finish is characteristic of Santa Clara blackware, achieved through a controlled firing process that reduces the clay to a lustrous surface. Size of mudhead kachina: 2" W x 3.5" H (5.1 cm x 8.9 cm)

Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Some nicks and abrasions, but otherwise intact and good condition.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000