1. Native American Pottery
Maria Martinez
and
Ancient Pueblo Pottery

2. Maria Martinez
Born in 1887 as a part of the Native American Tewa Tribe from San Ildefonso Pueblo.
She became interested in pottery making as a young child.
Hand-made pottery was in decline because dishes were starting to be mass-produced.
She reintroduced ancient Pueblo pottery techniques and designs into modern times.

3. Maria Martinez She lived and worked in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
By 1904, she was known as a respected potter and displayed work in the St.Louis World’s Fair.
She and her husband Julian Martinez, worked together on many pieces. She would craft the pottery and Julian would paint the designs.

4. Maria Martinez
She was well known for her distinctive black on black ware.
Died 1980
After her death her pottery became valuable to collectors.
She is one of the most famous Native American Potters.

5. Pottery by Maria Martinez Plate After Plate with 1955 Avanyu Design
Bowl
1940
Plate
1950’s

6. Ancient Pueblo Pottery
Pottery has served both decorative and functional purposes for thousands of years.
Functional pottery was commonly used for water and food storage, cooking pots and eating and drinking utensils.
Some pottery was used for ceremonial purposes and used to store beads and other items.

7. Ancient Pueblo Pottery
Because there were many Native American tribes, pottery styles, firing and finishing methods, and decorative patterns varied widely.
They all made coil and pinch pots by hand and still do today.

8. Ancient Pueblo Pottery
Santa Domingo,
Santa Domingo,

9. Ancient Pueblo Pottery
New Mexico, 1200 A.D.
San Ildefonso,
Storage Jar