Pot c. 1920

This black on black, or “blackware,” pot, was created by Maria Martinez, a renowned Tewa potter, around 1920. Martinez, known for her revival of the traditional San Ildefonso Pueblo pottery style, crafted this pot with a smooth, polished black surface adorned with a band of geometric designs in slip, a liquid clay used for decoration. Her work is highly valued for its technical excellence and aesthetic beauty, contributing significantly to the legacy of Native American pottery.