Black Clay Flower
Black Clay Flower
Black Clay Flower
Black Clay Flower
Black Clay Flower
Black Clay Flower

Black Clay Flower


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1027


Artist

Magdalena Pedro Martinez


Description

A black clay flower with a heart shaped opening with lid. The clay in this piece was hand polished with a quartz stone, and then fired without allowing oxygen inside the home made kiln. This oxygen reduction method of firing is what gives the pottery it's black color, and the hand burnishing with the quartz stone is what gives it a beautiful shine. 


Related Person
Medium

Barro Negro (Black Clay)

Width

4in

Height

3in

Length

4in

Where Made (Region)

San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska