About The Artist
Margaret Tafoya, born Maria Margerita Tafoya on August 13, 1904, was a renowned potter from Santa Clara Pueblo and a key figure in its pottery tradition. She learned the craft from her mother, Serafina Tafoya, a master potter who introduced Maria Martinez to key techniques, including turning clay black by smothering the fire with manure. While Serafina’s pots were often utilitarian and plain, Margaret’s work evolved to include larger, intricately carved pots with decorative designs.
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