Olla
Sara Fina Gutierrez Tafoya
Description
Subject Matter:
Ollas were utilitarian pots, used through the early twentieth century to fetch and carry water. The small pot bases can have a concave bottom (like this one) to curve along a human head for comfort and balance. SaraFina Gutierrez Tafoya was especially known for her large storage ollas, most finished in the distinct polished blackware finish of Santa Clara Puebloan potters.
Physical Description:
Large black-slipped water vessel with donut-like belly, ridges on the shoulder, a wide smooth concave neck, and scalloped flaring lip.
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