Popovi Da (1922-1971) - San Ildefonso Black on Black Plate with Feather Design c. 1965, 1.25" x 6.75" (P3758) pajarito-family His equine sketches are an

His equine sketches are an amazing blend of the male/female power: rounded voluptuous shapes infused with bulging muscles and fierce expression

he was the ancestral Elder Brother of the Hohokam and later the Pima and Papago (today's Tohono O'odham) cultures

It has been in the same family collection for over 20 years

X mark by the artist indicate he used this drawing for a painting

The original pen and ink drawing is in the Millicent Rogers Museum and was published on page 25 of "The Life and Art of Tony Da" by Charles S

Popovi Da (1922-1971) - San Ildefonso Black on Black Plate with Feather Design c. 1965, 1.25" x 6.75" (P3758) pajarito-family His equine sketches are anThe pottery shows some signs of age and use, but overall is in good condition. There may be some minor fading or discoloration of the colors, and some minor surface imperfections. Signed "Popovi Da" "1065" on the bottom. Ex private collection, Louisiana. The owner purchased this piece in Santa Fe, New Mexico during the 1990s.