Darla Westika

Darla Westika is a talented Zuni Pueblo potter known for her mastery of traditional Zuni pottery techniques and her dedication to preserving the art form. Born and raised in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, she belongs to a family of skilled artisans and learned pottery-making from her mother and grandmother. Westika works primarily with native clays, hand-coiling her pieces and using natural pigments for decoration, a technique passed down through generations.

Her pottery often features intricate, symbolic designs that reflect Zuni cultural and spiritual beliefs, including motifs inspired by the natural world, animals, and sacred symbols. Her work is exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States, and she has received numerous accolades for her contributions to Native American art.