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Mountains, Plains, and Pueblos | February 18, 2025

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 28

Santa Clara and Mata Ortiz Pueblo Pots

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Two Pots, both 20th century, including a carved redware signed Terecita Naranjo (Santa Clara, 1919-1999), 2-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; together with a small unsigned black ware pot, probably Mata Ortiz, 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in.

Provenance: Private Tennessee Collection

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Private Tennessee Collection

the first with significant rubbing, wear, and some crackle to exterior, overall grime consistent with age and use; the second with overall handling wear and abrasions, consistent with use, chip to glaze on interior of rim, uneven base as made