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243 Carved Wood Figure of a Mermaid Composed of 19th and 20th Century Elements The mermaid’s hair with cream painted decoration, the whole surmounted by an iron support chain. Figure lacking arms; cracks and filled areas to body. Height: 22-3/4 in (57.8 cm); Length: 36-1/2 in (92.7 cm) $800-$1,200
244 Santa Clara Polished Blackware Wedding Jar Sarafina and Margaret Tafoya, Mid-20th Century The vessel with impressed bear paw decoration. Unsigned. Chip to rim of one spout. Height: 10-3/4 in (27.3 cm) $4,000-$6,000 Note: Together with a letter of authentication, dated July 2, 2011, from Toni Roller of Santa Clara Pueblo stating that the vessel was made by her grandmother, Sarafina Tafoya, and polished by her mother, Margaret Tafoya.
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