Santo Domingo Josefita Martinez Vase 
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Santo Domingo Josefita Martinez Vase
This small ceramic vessel in the traditional style black-on-black style of the Santo Domingo Pueblo. Hand built from native clay, the vessel boasts a slip-decorated, glossy burnished black surface with a contrasting matte painted design.
Condition:
Good with light shelf wear hints of rubbing/loss.
Dimensions:
The piece measures 5 ½ inches high, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches deep.
About the Artist:
Josefita Martinez, born in 1937, was a famed potter from the Santo Domingo Pueblo, known today as Kewa, located in New Mexico. Her legacy in the world of Native American pottery is marked by her dedication to the preservation and innovation of Santo Domingo’s time-honored pottery techniques. Her work is celebrated for its incorporation of traditional Pueblo designs with a personal touch that made each piece uniquely hers.
Throughout her career, Martinez was lauded for her mastery in the black-on-black pottery style, a technique that features a polished black surface adorned with matte black designs, creating a subtle yet striking contrast. Following her passing in 2008, the desirability of Martinez's pottery has only intensified, with collectors eager to acquire and preserve the cultural narratives captured in her art.
Artist Information
Name: Josefita Martinez
Born: 1937
Died: 2008
Known for: Pottery
Location: Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa), New Mexico