Description: Angelita Sanchez (1926-1994) Vintage San Ildefonso pottery bowl. Redware made by traditional coiled clay method, smoothed, fired, and stone-burnished to a high polish with sgrafitto background surrounding the Avanyu, water serpent design and symbolizes the importance of water to the Pueblo people. The Avanyu is the quardian of water and is believed to sustain life in the desert, also symbolizing the connection between the terrestrial and the heavenly. The lightning coming from the mouth of the Avanyu symoblizes thunderstorms that bring rain. It is also believed the Avanyu formed the Rio Grande river and its tributaries. The Avanyu design surrounds the upper shoulder of this pottery vase. Signed on the base "Angel Sanchez, San Ildelfonso."Circa: 1960's - 1970'sSize: 4" wide x 6.75" tallCondition: Excellent. No Cracks, Chips or Repairs. There are minor blemishes typical of handmade vintage pottery. Please enlarge photos as they are a large part of the description.This is a beautiful pottery bowl. Nice size and symmetrical shape, made by traditional methods with traditional designs. This is truly a work of art. "Angelita Sanchez, San Ildefonso Pueblo, was the daughter of Isabel Montoya & Benjamin Atencio and sister of Gilbert Atencio, Tony Atencio, Pat Atencio, and Helen Gutierrez. Her favorite style was Black-on-black jars." **Reference: Pueblo Indian Pottery: 750 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf.
Price: 475 USD
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-11-08T17:00:11.000Z
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Origin: San Ildelfonso Pueblo, New Mexico, USA
Tribal Affiliation: San Ildelfonso
Artisan: Angelita Sanchez
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
Handmade: Yes
