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Lot # J125

Lidia Peña Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Fish Form Pottery Vessel View Watchlist >

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Lot # J125
System ID # 24575442

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Lidia Peña Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Fish Form Pottery Vessel

Hand-carved blackware pottery vessel by Lidia Peña of Santa Clara Pueblo, sculpted in an elegant fish form. The piece showcases a rich, polished black surface with intricate sgraffito geometric and shell motifs, blending traditional Pueblo firing methods with contemporary artistry. Peña’s expert craftsmanship highlights the fluid contours and refined finish characteristic of Santa Clara’s celebrated blackware tradition.

Signed “Lidia Peña” on the underside, this distinctive example reflects the innovative spirit of modern Santa Clara potters while maintaining deep ties to ancestral techniques. A striking and collectible piece of Native American art, ideal for display in fine pottery or Southwestern collections.

Dimensions
Height: 3 1/2 inches
Width: 3 inches
Length: 5 1/2 inches
Please note: Campbell’s Soup can shown for scale.

Condition
In good condition overall, with a 1/8" rough area at the mouth, touched up, and light shelf wear to the base. Surface retains its attractive polish and carved detail remains clear and defined.