The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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Stella Chavarria
Stella Naranjo Chavarria is known for coil-built pottery with deeply carved designs, inspired by classic imagery and shapes of the Santa Clara Pueblo. Chavarria's pots are made from locally sourced clay from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico; each piece is pit fired to create polished red or black ware.
Stella Naranjo Chavarria is member of the Tafoya family, the daughter of noted Santa Clara potter Teresita Tafoya Naranjo (1919-1999) and the granddaughter of Christina Naranjo. Chavarria was also a descent of Sarafina Tafoya (1863 -1949) and her daughters, Christina Naranjo (1891-1980) and Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001).
Public Collections
Bibliography
"Stella Chavarria.” Heard Museum Billie Jane and Baguley Library and Archives.
“Art of the Southwest.” Native American Art. http://www.nairiok.org/SWArt2.html
“Stella Chavarria.” The Dancing Rabbit Gallery: American Indian Art. https://www.thedancingrabbitgallery.com/2010/08/25/stella-chavarria/
“Stella Chavarria: Santa Clara Pubelo.” Morning Star Gallery. https://www.morningstargallery.com/gallery-artists/stella-chavarria
“Miniature Vessel.” National Museum of the American Indian.
“Stella Chavarria, Santa Clara Pueblo” inscribed in script on the base
Method: Hand-Built
Dimensions: 3.75 "x 3.25"Surface Technique: Burnished, Carved
Citation: Beul, Jasmine. "The Marks Project." Last modified July 20, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/chavarria-0