Black Santa Clara pottery bowl. It is 6 1/2” at its widest point, 3 1/2” high. the mouth opening is 3” in diameter and the base it sits on is 2 3/4” diameter. Inscribed on the base is Millie, Santa Clara, ‘89 and what may be Nmx although those letters are hard to read even with magnification. This looks like the work of Mildred “Millie” Chavarria.
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Hi Chris, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Yes, the inscription and style are a strong foundation for attributing this to Millie Chavarria Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage Santa Clara Pueblo carved blackware pottery bowl Probably by Mildred "Millie" Chavarria (b 1946), dated 1989 The sloping sides with carved geometrical decoration, marked underneath "Millie, Santa Clara, ‘89" 3 1/2 inches high, 6 1/2 inches diameter CONDITION: appears to be in good condition PROVENANCE: inherited $150-250* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
