Mike is fascinated by pottery in it's many forms. Today he came across Blackware Pottery made in San Ildefonso pueblo near Santa Fe, N.M. Marie/Maria Martinez (Maria Montoya Martinez) and her husband, Julian are credited with developing the art of black on black pottery and today can be quite valuable. Some pieces have fetched $10,000 or much more at auctions.
"This style of blackware is achieved by using a polishing stone to smooth over a glossy finish prior to the firing of the pot creating a highly glossy design that has become the hallmark of pueblo pottery."
Have you collected any of Maria and Julian's pottery?
I don't collect San Ildefonso pottery, but my parents did, and I bought them pieces made by Juan Tafoya, who was their favorite potter1.
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