Mary Ellen and Laurence,Blair This beautiful book presents in large format the story of Margaret Tafoyss paramount place in the evolution of Tewa Pueblo pottery in Santa Clara, New Mexico. This monumental work is divided into four major sections examining a history of the Pueblo people, Margaret Tafoyas life, Santa Clara pottery making techniques, and the Tafoya family and descendants. Because Margaret Tafoya has adhered to the traditions of her pueblo in both her lifestyle and her ceramics, these traditions are now being passed on through her children and grandchildren. Margaret Tafoya demonstrates the very best in Tewa Pueblo pottery.Enhanced by the spectacular photographsmore than a hundred of which are in full colourthis books presents a tribute to the Pueblo ceramic artisans in general and especially, to Margaret Tafoyaa living icon and vital bridge between Tewa past future. 229 x 305, 179 photos ,200 pages, hard cover

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