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Maxine Toya

Name
Maxine Toya
Tribe
Pueblo of Jemez
Juried Classification(s)
Pottery
Website

SWAIA Booth History

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PAL N 256
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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Maxine Toya

Jemez clay gathered in Jemez, cleaned and mixed with white temper also gathered in Jemez. Hand coil clay sculptors. When pieces are dry, I sand the pieces using various types of sandpaper.Stone polish using clay slips gathered in Jemez.Hand paint/design clay sculptors.Last stage: outdoor fire using cedar wood.