Description
I inherited this piece from my mother, I know it was acquired by her grandparents around 1930 on a road trip through Arizona.
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Pottery
Distinguishing marks
Signed with initials "G.N." on the bottom
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
9" high, 10" widest across, 7" diameter opening
Date Period
circa 1930
History
Acquired by great-grandparents circa 1930 on a car trip through the Southwest. I believe they got it on a Navajo reservation, though I am not sure. There is a hairline crack through 2/3 of one side. It doesn't appear to have been repaired, otherwise in very good condition.
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Re: Southwest Indian Pottery, early 20th Century
San Ildefonso Bowl,Southwest Native American Indian Pottery
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puebloan_peoples
native american polychrome pottery
Acoma Polychrome Pottery Jar, c. 1920s
https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2636B/lots/391
My first thought was Mexican, but then again the burn marks look right. bottom looks right. colors look right. The only thing that keeps me from dateing this as Antique is the signature, GN is not what I would want to see on something very old.. Indians of old would never sign anything, it was made to be used, signed things are Art works.made to say Look I made this.(understand?)
1920's and 30's is about what you would see.
What is it worth? this is a tuff one, it is cracked. Sorry I would just be guessing. I hope someone can tell you forsure..maybe pay the appraisal guys here and see what they say..Good Luck!
Re: Southwest Indian Pottery, early 20th Century
Thanks for the comments. Skinner's did reply to me last summer, Douglas Diehl told me the pot was made at the Zia Pueblo in the 1920's. It does have some value, even with the crack. Diehl thought it would fetch me upwards of $1200 if I consigned it to them for auction. I still have it, but might try to sell it soon. Kinda need the money....
Kevin