Santa Clara and San Ildefonso Pottery

second half 20th century

lot of 4, includes:

a two-toned black and siena jar with sgraffito bear paw design; signed Camilla Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo 1972
height 2-1/2 inches x diameter 4 inches

a two-toned black and siena jar set with three turquoise cabochons; signed Candace Tse-Pé SIP 2003
height 2 inches x diameter 2-5/8 inches

another two-toned black and siena jar set with a single turquoise cabochon; signed Irene Tse-Pé S.I.P.
height 2 inches x diameter 3 inches

lastly, a sgraffitoed redware seed jar with kangaroo design; signed Camilio Sunflower Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo 1976 50B
height 1-5/8 inches x diameter 2 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Light scattered scuffs, otherwise good overall condition - no chips, cracks, or breaks

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