Vintage San Ildefonso Blackware Pottery Vase by Carlos & Carmelita Dunlap - 5.5\" For Sale

Exquisite vintage Native American blackware pottery vessel handcrafted by celebrated San Ildefonso Pueblo potters Carlos Sunrise Dunlop and Carmelita Dunlap. Carmelita Dunlap (1925–1999) was a renowned master potter, niece of Maria Martinez, and matriarch of a distinguished pottery family, making collaborative pieces with her son Carlos highly collectible.

This elegant piece features a tall, flared neck rising from a bulbous lower body with a subtle matte-on-polished black feather or cloud geometric design around the shoulder.

• Artists: Inscribed \"Carlos & Carmelita Dunlap / San Ildefonso Pueblo\" on the base

• Origin: San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico

• Technique: Traditionally hand-coiled, stone-burnished blackware with matte slip decoration, reduction fired

• Dimensions: Approx. 5.5 inches tall, 4.5 inches wide at the body, with a 3-inch rim opening

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. High-gloss burnished black finish with light handling wear consistent with age and handcrafting. Free of visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Please inspect photos for complete details and exact measurements.