Santa Clara Pueblo Painted Redware Bowl – Mid-20th Century

Offered here is a handmade painted redware bowl attributed to Santa Clara Pueblo, dating to the mid-20th century. The vessel is formed in traditional Pueblo red clay and finished with a smooth burnished surface, decorated with white slip geometric motifs characteristic of Santa Clara experimental and painted wares from this period.

The bowl features a squared opening with softly rounded corners, a form documented in mid-century Santa Clara pottery, particularly among pieces made for the collector and gallery market. The painted decoration is carefully applied and consistent with known Santa Clara Pueblo stylistic examples, including both signed and unsigned works.

The underside shows a matte, smoothed base consistent with Santa Clara practice, and the piece is unsigned, which is not uncommon for works of this type and era.

Details:
• Culture: Santa Clara Pueblo (attributed)
• Date: Mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1970s)
• Material: Hand-coiled redware clay
• Technique: Burnished surface with hand-painted white slip decoration
• Form: Bowl with squared rim
• Signature: Unsigned
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and handcraft

This piece represents a strong example of Santa Clara Pueblo painted redware, reflecting the period’s blend of traditional Pueblo pottery techniques with modernist geometric design.

A fine addition to any Native American pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, or Southwestern art collection.