jan 1, 1950 - black on black ceramic vessel

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Medium: ceramic

Date: mid-twentieth century

location: Puebloan, San ildefonso Pueblo

Artists: Maria Martinez and Julian Martinez

Content: ancient mythic figures and designs

Context:1000 year old tradition of pottery making in the south west

at the time of prodruction, pueblos in decline
work sparked revival of pueblo technique

Function: embodiment of pueblo pottery culture

Form:: black on black vessel, highly polished surfaces, contrasts shiny black and matte black

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