Vintage 1991 MANA POTTERY Bear Teapot w/ Lid Immanuel Trujillo Apache AZ #003 For Sale

Vintage 1991 Mana Pottery Bear Teapot – Complete 2-Piece Set with Original Lid (#003)
Authentic pottery from the renowned **Mana Pottery** workshop. Handcrafted in the Aravaipa Valley of Arizona, this exceptional, complete **Teapot Set** features a prominent hand-painted **Bear** motif—a traditional symbol of strength, leadership, and healing. The main vessel displays the rare, complete hand-incised master signature of the studio’s legendary co-founder, **Immanuel \"Mana\" Trujillo** (1927–2010). Dating exactly to **1991** and hand-numbered as sequential production item **#003**, this complete set is an incredibly rare find for serious collectors of unique Southwestern studio ceramics.---
Both pieces in this set feature hand-etched authentication markings from the artist:***Teapot Base Inscriptions:***Artist/Studio Signature: *Immanuel**Studio Affiliation: *P.* (Mana Pottery)*Cultural Context: *Apache**Location: *Arizona, USA**Production Number: *#003**Production Year: *1991****Lid Underside Inscriptions:***Hand-etched with: *Apache USA* (confirming it is the original, matching studio lid).A striking Zuni-style stylized fetish bear painted in a deep black glaze with white polka-dot accent patterns.***Background:** Set against Mana Pottery\'s signature vibrant, multi-layered sponged background featuring rich tones of purple, blue, gold, and white.Condition Report***Overall Condition:** Excellent vintage condition.***Structural Integrity:** Both the teapot body and the matching lid are completel free of chips or repairs. However please look very closely at picture of top of lid- there appears to be very paper thin Line across itThe handle and spout are structurally sound, and the lid sits properly.***Surface:** The hand-painted glazes remain incredibly vibrant with excellent gloss and luster.

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