Maria and Popovi Small Plate with Feather Design Basketry Trays Most of the braided cordage

Most of the braided cordage is native made although the wrapping on the horizontal pieces is commercial cord and one small area has commercial cord mixed with the native cordage

The elk is so large that he has almost stepped out of the bag

The cap utilizes the same colors in a curved design

The name was soon shortened to the Art Silver Shop (1918) and their makers mark was adjusted to SAS

Maria and Popovi Small Plate with Feather Design Basketry Trays Most of the braided cordageThis is a beautiful piece of Maria and Popovi pottery. The feather design is composed of small, closely aligned feather forms which create an elegant design. It is signed "Maria Popovi 1268". The plate is in excellent condition without any repairs of scratches. It is from the Southwest pottery collection of Rhonda Mast. D. 6 " c. 1968 #8836