Collectors' Corner
A lovely little perfect pot made by Maria between 1956 and 1959, when she made pottery by herself with no designs and signed her pieces Maria Poveka.
This is one of two pots that were made by master potter Carmelita Dunlap in the year 2000, just before she passed away. Carmelita was the daughter of Juanita and Romando Vigil. Her mother passed away when she was young, and she was raised by her aunts, Maria Martinez and Desideria. She has won several awards at the Indian Market, Santa Fe, and was chosen to exhibit in Seven Families in Pueblo Pottery at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. She iss among the finest of the San Ildefonso potters.
This is one of two pots that were made by master potter Carmelita Dunlap in the year 2000, just before she passed away. Carmelita was the daughter of Juanita and Romando Vigil. Her mother passed away when she was young, and she was raised by her aunts, Maria Martinez and Desideria. She has won several awards at the Indian Market, Santa Fe, and was chosen to exhibit in Seven Families in Pueblo Pottery at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. She iss among the finest of the San Ildefonso potters.
Lucy Martin Lewis is one of the most famous potters in southwest history. She was an active potter from 1920-1990 and was responsible for Anasazi revival black-on-white and traditional polychrome ollas, jars, bowls, vases, pitchers, canteens and figures. She won numerous awards during her lifetime: in 1977 she was honored at the White house; in 1983 the Governor of New Mexico awarded her for Outstanding Personal Contribution to the Art of the State; she was included in the "Seven Families in Pueblo Pottery" exhibit sponsored by the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology; exhibited in Master Pueblo Potters in New York; and in 1983 was presented with the Governor's Award. These are only a few of her awards and exhibits.
Stunning keepsake- this sterling silver box has a hinged lid and 9 oval coral cabochons, created by master silversmith Harry Morgan. Measures 4-1/4" x 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" tall. Stamped and signed on the bottom. Year made 2004.
Old Concho Pin of sterling silver and turquoise; 2-1/8" wide. From the Byron Hunter collection.
Byron Hunter was formerly the manager of the prestigious Heard Museum Shop in Phoenix, Arizona. As manager for many, many years Mr. Hunter had first choice of every piece of artwork that came through the doors. Mr. Hunter, over the years, amassed quite a collection of only the finest pieces of artwork and jewelry that he came across. Toh-Atin Gallery is very fortunate to have been entrusted with this varied collection of some of the finest Native American artwork available today.
