Maria Martinez, 1887 - 1980, from San Ildefonso Pueblo, is one of the most famous Native American potters. She and her husband Julian demonstrated pottery making at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 and at the San Diego World's Fair in 1915. They received the Best of Show at the Century of Progress, Chicago World's Fair in 1933 and were invited to the White House by President Theodore Rooseveldt. In 1939 they made their pottery at the San Francisco World's Fair. After Julian's death in 1943, other members of the family stepped in to help with various steps in the pottery making. The work was included in two European tours between 1955 and 1961. Later her son, Popovi Da, and her grandson, Tony Da, continued to make major innovations in pottery making and design.
Several biographies of Maria Martinez are available:
- The Living Tradition of Maria Martinez, Susan Peterson, Kodansha International.
- Maria, Richard L. Spivey, Northland Pub.
- Maria Montoya Martinez, Master Potter, Elsie Karr Kreischer, Pelican Pub. (Ages 9-12)
- Tending the Fire: The Story of Maria Martinez, Juddi Morris, Rising Moon (Northland) (Ages 9-12)
The black bowl shown above, signed Marie and Santana, 1943 - 1956, is 7 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall. The price is $3250.
This bowl is sold.
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