Pottery
– 1980
Biography: Maria Martinez was a Native American potter from San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. She is renowned for her black-on-black pottery technique, which she developed with her husband Julian Martinez, reviving and innovating Pueblo ceramic traditions.
Martinez – Black-on-Black Bowl - Maria Martinez (1887–1980) and Julian Martinez (1879–1943) Black-on-Black Bowl (c. 1917–1921)ClayGift of the William H. and Lalla D. Landess Trust Maria Martinez and Julian Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo are among the most celebrated Indigenous ceramic artists in American history. Their partnership not only revitalized Pueblo pottery traditions in the early 20th century but also…- Barbara Gonzales - Biography: Barbara Gonzales, also known by her Tewa name ""Tahn Moo Whe,"" is a San Ildefonso Pueblo potter and the great-granddaughter of renowned potter Maria Martinez. She is known for her distinctive style developed in the 1970s, often featuring spider motifs symbolizing good luck. ()