Gorgeous! This is a stunning redware vessel with deeply-carved geometric designs common in the style by Belen Tapia. The redware vessel has a buff-colored slip applied to the carved areas. The piece is traditionally formed and fired. Belen Tapia was famous for this style of pottery. The vessel measures 3.5” in height and 5.5” in diameter. It has one small chip otherwise is in very good condition. This is a chance to own a Belen Tapia art piece at a great price.
 
Santa Clara Pueblo pottery is highly regarded and sought after for its excellent quality craftmanship and eye-catching designs. Their pottery is very collectible.
 
Belen Tapia (1914-1999) of the Santa Clara Pueblo is considered an innovator of polychrome redware. She is famous for her polished redwares, redwares often deeply incised with geometric designs, and for polychrome geometric designs such as feathers, avanyu, kiva steps and terraced clouds. Her pottery sometimes took on other forms such as animals, wedding vases, and more. Her work continues to inspire current Santa Clara Pueblo potters. She has had her work shown in many exhibits including Elmore Indian Art, has been mentioned in Western Art & Architecture, and recognized by Savvy Collector.
 
The vessel was purchased at auction (sticker still attached) in the 1980s-1990s, and has had one owner since. The vessel has been on display in a non-smoking home in an open, yet protective display case. The vessel would be perfect for the current popular farmhouse style, or anywhere there is a desire for texture, ethnic art, geometric symmetry, or a wish for natural earthy elements.