Historic Santa Clara Water Jar

Item: 560

Origin: Pueblo – Santa Clara, possibly Ohkay Owingeh
Date: : Late 19th Century
Media: Clay
Dimensions: 6.5″ x 10″ diameter

Description:  Unusual treatment to the shoulder edge with the facets circulating the jar.  The lift to the rim also shows a wonderful vertical ribbing.  The humble nature of this jar is powerful with its individuality.  The underbody has much stronger brown hues, suggesting that this may be from the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.

Price: Sold