NC MSC 010-1004 Gift, Swelling Open Bottle

Creator

Maria Martinez

Artist Bio

Maria and Julian Martinez are best known for their collaborations with on another. While Maria formed and polished the vessels, Julian painted the designs on the pottery. Although they occasionally created vessels with colored designs, the couple gained an international reputation for their work with matte black designs on the polished black surfaces of their pottery. They went on to train three younger generations of potters in their family to carry on their legacy.

Preview

Size

4 x 5

Identification #

NC MSC 010-1004 Gift

Description

Black-on-black pot decorated with flower design.

Donated by Hard F. Smith in memory of his mother (Mrs. T.J. Smith) , and his wife (Doris), October, 1980

Tag: IAAC

Art Descriptors

black (color); ceramics (objects); floral patterns; vessels (containers); shoulders (container components); pots (containers); necks (container components)

UND Seal

No

Cable Seal

No

Other Seals and Stamps

Other

Identifying Markings

Maria, Santana handwritten on bottom. See attached sheet in binder for details.

Condition

Excellent

Status

Displayed

Location

American Indian Studies display case, 2nd floor

Recommended Citation

Martinez, Maria, "NC MSC 010-1004 Gift, Swelling Open Bottle" (2017). UND Pottery Collection. 840.
https://commons.und.edu/pottery/840

Rights

Images are provided for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced for commercial use. Images may be protected by artist copyright. A credit line is required to be used for any public non-commercial educational purpose. The credit line must include, “Image courtesy of the University of North Dakota.”