LuAnn Tafoya
American
LuAnn Tafoya is a Native American potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Born in 1938, she learned the art of traditional pottery making from her mother, who was also a well-known potter.
Tafoya's pottery is known for its large size, traditional shapes, and intricate designs. She specializes in making "blackware," a type of pottery that is traditionally fired in an oxygen-starved environment, which results in a black or dark brown color. Tafoya's blackware is often decorated with intricate designs and carvings, inspired by the natural world and traditional Pueblo culture.
Over the course of her career, Tafoya has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2006. Her work is also featured in the permanent collections of museums and galleries around the world, including the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Tafoya's pottery is highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts, not only for its beauty but also for its cultural significance and connection to traditional Pueblo pottery making techniques. She has also worked to pass on her skills and knowledge to the next generation of Native American potters, ensuring that this important cultural tradition continues for years to come.
Tafoya's pottery is known for its large size, traditional shapes, and intricate designs. She specializes in making "blackware," a type of pottery that is traditionally fired in an oxygen-starved environment, which results in a black or dark brown color. Tafoya's blackware is often decorated with intricate designs and carvings, inspired by the natural world and traditional Pueblo culture.
Over the course of her career, Tafoya has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2006. Her work is also featured in the permanent collections of museums and galleries around the world, including the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Tafoya's pottery is highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts, not only for its beauty but also for its cultural significance and connection to traditional Pueblo pottery making techniques. She has also worked to pass on her skills and knowledge to the next generation of Native American potters, ensuring that this important cultural tradition continues for years to come.
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