Bowl

Artist Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1887 - 1980)

Artist Julian Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1885 - 1943)

Pueblo San Ildefonso Pueblo (American Indian)

Datec. 1934-1943

Mediumblackware

Dimensions4 1/2 x 6 inches (11.4 x 15.2 cm)

Credit LineBequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965

Object number42.1.1

ClassificationsPottery

DescriptionMatte decoration of rain bird motif taken from Hopi pottery, polished body.

Label TextMaria Martinez said, “Black goes with everything.” An archaeologist asked the Martinezes to make black pots like pieces found in ruins. Maria and Julian Martinez revived and perfected the method of making black-on-black ware. They developed a process of removing the oxygen when firing the pots. That produced the black color.

ProvenancePurchased prior to 1943 by H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; bequeathed September 2, 1965 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art

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