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Santa Clara Black Melon Bowl, Nancy Youngblood (b. 1955)

lot 

42

Estimate:

$

12000

-

16000

06. Aug. 2025  -  Lusher Annual Premier Auction

Santa Fe:

1616 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM

Online bidding:

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Lot

42

Santa Clara Black Melon Bowl, Nancy Youngblood (b. 1955)

Stunning Santa Clara Black Melon Bowl, Nancy Youngblood (b. 1955) granddaughter of legendary potter Margaret Tafoya, Nancy is renowned for her deeply carved, highly polished vessels—especially her melon bowls with their elegant, rhythmic ribs. Her work has earned top honors at the Santa Fe Indian Market, including “Best of Show” and “Best of Pottery,” and is featured in museums and collections worldwide. This polished black melon bowl has 64 straight ribs.
3.25"H, 7.50"D
Provenance: Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery, Santa Fe NM

Estimate:

$

12000

-

16000

Nancy Youngblood

Clay

Santa Clara

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Pottery

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Stunning Santa Clara Black Melon Bowl, Nancy Youngblood (b. 1955) granddaughter of legendary potter Margaret Tafoya, Nancy is renowned for her deeply carved, highly polished vessels—especially her melon bowls with their elegant, rhythmic ribs. Her work has earned top honors at the Santa Fe Indian Market, including “Best of Show” and “Best of Pottery,” and is featured in museums and collections worldwide. This polished black melon bowl has 64 straight ribs. 3.25"H, 7.50"D Provenance: Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery, Santa Fe NM
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