Collection Online as of August 8, 2020
Vessel
María Martinez
(American, c. 1887-1980)
Ceramic
Overall: 7.1 x 9.6 cm (2 13/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Gift of Frances and David Dickenson in memory of Sarah Dickenson and Jeffrey Cudlip 2003.350
Location
231 Native North American
Description
María Martinez's signature black-on-black pottery is informed by the tradition of creating black pottery by ancient Pueblo people, a practice that was discovered during 20th-century archaeological excavations. This small vessel's glossy black finish and lack of decoration highlights its minimalist form.