Santa Clara Jar, Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001)

Santa Clara Jar, Margaret Tafoya (1904 - 2001) daughter of noted potter Sara Fina Tafoya and a sister of Christina Naranjo and Camilio Tafoya. She is the matriarch of a family of renowned potters, each of whom created their distinctive styles. Margaret Tafoya had twelve children, eight of whom became potters.Margaret molded her pots using the traditional coiling method. Margaret Tafoya won numerous awards throughout her career, including Best of Show at Santa Fe Indian Market in 1979 and 1980. She was also awarded the Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1984.
The book, “Born of Fire,” follows her life and art over many decades; it's the first complete biography of Margaret Tafoya’s life, divided into decades, giving the reader a deeper understanding of her life and pottery over nearly 100 years. This red jar is deeply carved and highly polished
5.5"H, 6.5" D, 3.25"O, 3"B
Provenance: Hoel's Indian Shop, Sedona AZ; and Collection of Don and Nita Hoel