A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE PLATE
A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE PLATE

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A SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE PLATE
Of shallow circular form, painted with matte over a highly polished black slip, decorated with a kachina doll image composed of feather motifs, segmented band forming the eyes, terraced triangular elements forming the cheeks, surmounted by winged designs, signed on the base Blue Corn, San Ildefonso Pueblo
14in. (36.2cm.) diameter

Lot Essay

"Blue Corn...was born around 1920. Continually prospecting and experimenting with clays of varying hues...Her elevated sense of design, her perfectionism, and her exquiste craftsmanship give her work an exciting distinctive look (Peterson, 1997, p. 100)."

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