A few examples of appraisal values for
THE MATRIARCH

• LG ROSE WILLIAMS NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY
  LG ROSE WILLIAMS NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY JAR Arizona, New Mexico,1915-2015Large cylindrical jar with deep red and black finish. Williams was taught how to make pottery from her grandmother but did not make a career from her creation until her 40's when her husband passed away to support herself. In the 1980's. Williams began to exhibit her work where she began to receive more recognition, eventually earning the title of the matriarch of Navajo pottery.
• LG ROSE WILLIAMS NAVAJO POTTERY JUG
  LG ROSE WILLIAMS NAVAJO POTTERY JUG Arizona, New Mexico,1915-2015Tall neck handled water jar with beige and deep brown finish. Williams was taught how to make pottery from her grandmother but did not make a career from her creation until her 40's when her husband passed away to support herself. In the 1980's. Williams began to exhibit her work where she began to receive more recognition, eventually earning the title of the matriarch of Navajo pottery.
• MAKONDE (EAST AFRICAN) CARVED BLACKWOOD
  MAKONDE (EAST AFRICAN) CARVED BLACKWOOD TREE OF LIFEA vintage carved blackwood ujamaa (or "Tree of Life") sculpture of the Makonde people of East Africa, circa 20th century. A motif representative of the style, the sculpture is comprised of a tall tower of clustered figures representing a community or family, topped by a primary matriarchal figure, all carved from a single piece of wood. Mounted on a trapezoidal prism walnut base. Measures 50" x 14" x 14". Condition Repaired crack to a figure behind the matriarch (near the top). Inherent to the log from which the sculpture was carved, there are a few scattered cracks and the back of the sculpture features a rougher, more unfinished surface.
• MARGARET TAFOYA PUEBLO REDWARE POTTERY
  MARGARET TAFOYA PUEBLO REDWARE POTTERY JARMargaret Tafoya (1904-2001). Santa Clara redware pottery jar with a flared rim and stepped shoulder, with an impressed bear paw motif. Signed along the underside. Margaret Tafoya is known as one of the matriarchs of Pueblo pottery, and taught Maria Martinez several techniques for burnishing and turning clay black while Martinez was developing her iconic San Ildefonso blackware style. Height: 7 1/2 in x diameter: 7 1/2 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• DUTCH OIL ON CANVASDUTCH OIL ON CANVAS,
  DUTCH OIL ON CANVASDUTCH OIL ON CANVAS, the matriarch cooking outside surrounded by men and boys, 19th century. Unsigned. Image measures 19" x 23". In a wood frame; 24" x 28".
• DUTCH KITCHEN, OIL ON CANVASDUTCH KITCHEN,
  DUTCH KITCHEN, OIL ON CANVASDUTCH KITCHEN, OIL ON CANVAS, in the manner of David Teniers the Younger (Belgium, 1610-1690), likely 18th-19th century. An impatient family encircling the matriarch as she tries to make dinner. Unsigned. Image measures 21" x 19". In a wood frame; 29" x 27" overall.
• WENGENROTH, Stow, (American, 1906-1978):
  WENGENROTH, Stow, (American, 1906-1978): ''The Matriarch'', Lithograph, sight size 13.75'' x 11.5'', pencil signed lower right, marked ''Edition of 100'' lower left, fine custom framing, 22.5'' x 19''.
• CURTIS PHOTOGRAVURE - 'The Potter' by
  CURTIS PHOTOGRAVURE - 'The Potter' by E.S. Curtis 1906 a portrait of the famous Nampeyo a Hopi-Tewa Potter of Hano the matriarch of a family of pottery artisans that continues to this day in Arizona and New Mexico this photo was taken while she was w
• Shona Hah Kwakiutl Carving of a Cayuse
  Shona Hah Kwakiutl Carving of a Cayuse Woman hand-carved woman with hide dress and felt blanket signed on base height 16 in.20th centuryShona-Hah (1912-1997) or Mary J. Smith was Cherokee by birth and became the matriarch of the Lelooska family. Her artwork and especially her "Little People " has left a legacy of both the everyday activities and the ceremonial dress of peoples of the Northwest Coast. In June 1983 Southwest Art featured her in an article on pages 65-71. Condition: Excellent.