Pueblo Pottery by the Matriarchs

Pueblo Pottery by the Matriarchs

In the last two centuries, pottery making has served as a way of preserving culture and importantly as a way for families to work together for their own personal benefit as well as their whole community. Matriarchs such as Nampeyo, Maria Martinez, Lucy Lewis, Margaret Tafoya, and Marie Z. Chino taught the younger generations and have thereby preserved the traditions. These artist are recognized as the most important and collectible of all the pueblo potters. Whether you are just beginning to collect or are a seasoned connoisseur pieces by these artists are a must have for any collection.