Master San Ildefonso Pueblo Potter Tony Da | New Collection at Medicine Man Gallery

Tony Da (1940-2008), is one of the most celebrated of the San Ildefonso potters. His work is highly collectible due to its scarcity: Da’s pottery-making career was cut short at age 42 after he was severely injured in a motorcycle accident.

Da (pronounced “day”), was raised in the family pottery tradition; he was the grandson of acclaimed potters Maria and Julian Martinez and son of pottery innovator Popovi Da. Tony Da built on this heritage, taking the art form to new heights creating intricate “sgraffito” carvings on the surfaces of the work, adding inlaid stones, heishe and creating unusual pottery forms. His intricate turtle designs have commanded some of the highest prices of all of Da’s pottery styles. Tony's bears are highly collectible and come in a variety of styles from Black, Sienna and Black, Red, and Buff. This collection has gunmetal examples, elaborate lidded vessels, red avanyu designed pots, plates, and bears. Tony only did around 450 pots and his pots are highly collectible and demand high prices even in his life. Tony was also known for his paintings, but his pottery will always be the highlight of his career.

View the collection here:
https://www.medicinemangallery.com/medicine-man-gallery-antique-native-american-western-art-collections/july-23-2021-eblast

Music: Better Days by Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound)

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