SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Mary Naranjo

Name
Mary Naranjo
Tribe
Santa Clara Pueblo
Juried Classification(s)
Pottery

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
FR P 309
WIM24
SFIM24
FR P 309

2024 Award History

N/A
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Mary Naranjo

Traditionally made pottery in the style of San Ildefonso Pueblo. Clay, red polishing slip and grey/white paint pigments are dug up from nearby sources. Clay, slip and paint are hand processed and made ready to use. Pottery is formed on a puki (base), hand coiled to desired height and shaped with a dry gourd. Pottery is left to dry then sandpapered smooth. Pottery is then had polished using a smooth river stone. Designs are hand painted using brushes. Pottery is finally fired outdoors using cow dung, cedar, cottonwood bark and horse manure.

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