SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Maxine Toya

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

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PAL N 256
SFIM24
PAL N 256
WIM25

2025 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
Iib. Category 605 - Figures/Manas in Pottery
Honorable Mentions
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2024 Best of Show Awards

First Place
Iib. Category 606 - Traditional Storytellers, Including Sets in Pottery
Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
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Portfolio Example & Materials 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.