A carved and polished blackware bowl by San Pueblo artist Rose Cata Gonzales (1900-1989). It has a low, broad, rounded form with a ride mouth and gently incurving rim. Its exterior is finished in black with a deeply carved Avanyu Water Serpent design wrapping around the shoulder, a trademark signature of Gonzales' work she developed around 1930. It is signed "Rose" on the underside.

Dimensions: approx. 3.75h x 7w inches

Rose Cata Gonzales (1900-1989) was born at Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo) in 1900 and married Robert Gonzales of San Ildefonso Pueblo in 1920. After moving there, se learned pottery making from her mother-in-law, Ramona Sanchez Gonzales. She became accomplished in different wares before developing her distinctive carved style. Over her life she received numerous awards for her work and is recognized by museums across the nation for her innovation of carved pottery.

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Overall good vintage condition. Minimal handling wear visible around the bowl. It retains a strong, even sheen and appears structurally intact. No damage or restoration revealed under blacklight. Please see photos.