Enhanced by the spectacular photographsmore than a hundred of which are in full colorthis books presents a tribute to the pueblo ceramic artisans in general and especially, to margaret tafoya, a living icon and vital bridge between tewa past future. Brenda tafoya jemez peublo pottery butterfly flower vase. Managing organizational crisis and brand trauma by dennis w tafoya new. August, 1904 february 25, 2001 was the matriarch of santa clara pueblo potters. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Margaret blair historical records and family trees myheritage. It is a great reference for who is related to whom in the santa clara pueblo. She produced her work from the 1920s through the 1980s. A detailed history of the pueblo people provides background on this artist and her pottery.
A tewa potters heritage and legacy mary ellen blair, laurence r. Maria margarita margaret tafoya was the matriarch of santa clara pueblo potters. Of the six pueblos where the tewa language is spoken. While we herald margaret tafoya s traditional pottery making and decoration, it is also satisfying to experience a carving motif that is somewhat more unique and vibant, such as seen on this vessel. A tewa potters heritage and legacy blair, mary ellen, blair, laurence r. Early tafoya signed santa clara pueblo deep carved coiled black pot bowl. Tafoya was named folk artist of the year in 1984 by the national endowment of the humanities. Margaret meg henderson blair marketing accountability. This beautiful book presents in large format the story of margaret tafoyss paramount place in the evolution of. Jar, santa clara pueblo, new mexico national museum of. A tewa potters heritage and legacy by mary ellen and laurence blair javascript seems to be disabled in your browser.
Mary ellen blair books list of books by author mary. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. This jar, with its highly polished surfaces and deep relief carvings, illustrates the traits for which margaret tafoya was best known. Select reference books are offered as they become available. Margaret learned the art of making pottery from her parents sara fina guiterrez tafoya 18631949. The book, born of fire, follows her life and art over the many decades. Tafoya meaning and origin of the name tafoya wikiname. Throughout her career, margaret tafoya won numerous awards, including best of show at santa fe indian market in 1979 and 1980. Museum of art, the university of oklahoma, norman, oklahoma and the philbrook museum of art, tulsa, oklahoma. Margaret tafoyas contribution as a tewa pueblo potter is presented in this book. Bruce is a byu, columbia and harvard graduate who has written multiple essays and the book family life in the age of shakespeare.
Margaret tafoya was born in santa clara pueblo, new mexico, on august, 1904. Cofounder of the boardroom project 2004, margaret meg henderson blair was appointed founding president and ceo of the marketing accountability foundation and masb in october 2007. Autographed to hilda street with thanks, mary ellen blair, larry blair. Margaret tafoya, 96, pueblo potter whose work found a. Thumbnails with links to more information about each is displayed below. Mary ellen blair is the author of margaret tafoya 4. A tewa potters heritage and legacy role in tewa pueblo pottery pueblo people, her life, pottery making techniques, tafoya family. Margaret blair young born 1955 is an american author, filmmaker, and writing instructor who taught for thirty years at. The book contains chapters on tafoyas life, traditional santa clara pottery, tofoyas family carrying on her work, and more. More pieces may be available in our santa fe gallery. It is divided into decades, giving the reader a deeper understanding of her life and pottery over. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The blairs must have spent years researching the geneology of the tafoya family. This monumental work is divided into four major sections examining a history of the pueblo people, margaret tafoyas life, santa clara pottery making techniques, and the tafoya family and descendants.
Tewa artist margaret tafoya is recognized for her large, distinctively shaped vessels, as well as her innovative use of carvings as surface decoration. Search susan barry blair from our rareoutofprint book search system. The bzz signed vinyl lp get up tom holland steven riley michael tafoya. Her mother, sara fina gutierrez tafoya, or autumn leaf, was undoubtedly the outstanding tewa potter of her time, mary ellen and laurence blair wrote in. Margaret tafoya founded and presided over a virtual dynasty of art that spans generations. Southwest pottery pueblo c4019a adobe gallery, santa fe. A tewa potters heritage and legacy this beautiful book presents in large format the story of margaret tafoyss paramount place in the evolution of tewa pueblo pottery in santa clara, new mexico. Margaret tafoya, santa clara pueblo folk artist known for her large. Santa clara bowl margaret tafoya pottery 1983 framed poster santa fe red.
A detailed tafoya family genealogy chart is included in the book. We found pieces by margaret tafoya in our online inventory. She never used a potters wheel or other innovations. Tafoya is cited in the book pueblo indian pottery 750 artist biographies by. A second volume born of fire the life and pottery of margaret tafoya was penned and photographed by charles king of the king galleries in scottsdale, arizona. Margaret tafoya, 96, pueblo potter whose work found a global. It is also signed by margaret tafoya to a front page in black ink. Mary ellen blair books list of books by author mary ellen blair. Margaret tafoya 19042001 is considered the matriarch of santa clara pueblo pottery and is known around the world for her elegantly polished redware and blackware.
Margaret tafoya national museum of women in the arts. This book is a thorough look at margaret tafoyas life and her ability to create fantastic pottery. A tewa potters heritage and legacy by mary ellen and laurence blair. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It is also the only book to identify her pottery by the decade produced by using the variations in her signature. Margaret blair is an economist who focuses on corporate law and finance. Enhanced by the spectacular photographsmore than a hundred of which are in full colorthis books presents a tribute to the pueblo ceramic artisans in general and especially, to margaret tafoya, a living icon and vital bridge between tewa past and future. This monumental work is divided into four major sections examining a history of the pueblo people, margaret tafoyas life, santa clara. Margaret tafoya a tewa potters heritage and legacy by mary ellen and laurence blair was published in 1986.
Mar 05, 2001 her mother, sara fina gutierrez tafoya, or autumn leaf, was undoubtedly the outstanding tewa potter of her time, mary ellen and laurence blair wrote in margaret tafoya. While we herald margaret tafoyas traditional pottery making and decoration, it is also satisfying to experience a carving motif that is somewhat more unique and vibant, such as seen on this vessel. Many are duplicates from dave hilliers personal library, others from downsizing collectors, and many come directly from new england housecalls. A tewa potters heritage and legacy jun 1986 by mary ellen blair and laurence r. Margaret tafoya demonstrates the very best in tewa pueblo pottery. Margaret blair 1838 illinois margaret blair in 1850 united states federal census margaret blair was born circa 1838, at birth place, illinois, to james blair and catherine n blair. Blair is a senior fellow in economic studies at the brookings institution and author of ownership and control. Regarded as one of the great masters of pueblo ceramics, margaret tafoya 19042001 is known for her trademark large black polished ceramics.
Curvilinear spiral carved blackware jar, pottery by margaret tafoya. Southwest pottery contemporary santa clara pueblo monumental polished blackware carved wedding vessel margaret tafoya coilformed in native clays. Born in 1904 in the santa clara pueblo near santa fe, new mexico, tafoya learned the ancient techniques of handbuilding pottery from her mother sara fina tafoya, also a significant potter. Margaret blair faculty law school vanderbilt university. A tewa potterys heritage and legacy hardcover book by mary ellen and laurence blair, published by schiffer publishing of west chester, pennsylvania in 1989. Margaret tafoya s very well known as a santa clara potter.
Vintage photo of santa clara potter legoria tafoya by emmett p. In 2017, she transitioned from these roles to serve as maf chair and assistant secretary. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. This beautiful book presents in large format the story of margaret tafoyss paramount place in the evolution of tewa pueblo pottery in santa clara, new mexico. Her mother, sara fina gutierrez tafoya, or autumn leaf, was undoubtedly the outstanding tewa potter of her time, mary ellen and laurence blair wrote in margaret tafoya. Rethinking corporate governance for the twentyfirst century brookings. Margaret tafoya a tewa potters heritage and legacy by mary ellen and laurence blair was. See all books authored by mary ellen blair, including the legacy of a master potter. Her rigidly traditional approach was suggested by her insistence on using corncobs, rather than sandpaper, for polishing. The biography of barbara freiremarreco aitken, british anthropologist, and more on. This beautiful book presents in large format the story of margaret tafoyss paramount place in the evolution of tewa pueblo pottery in santa clara. Join facebook to connect with margaret tafoya and others you may know. As a child, she learned the art of making pottery from her mother, who was herself an heir to the pottery tradition that had been passed on from one generation to the next for centuries by the speakers of the tewa language in the rio grande valley of new mexico.
Spurning the potters wheel, tafoya preferred to work through timehonored methods. This beautiful book presents in large format the story of. Evans pottery dexter missouri stoneware squirrel folk. If you are interested in a piece or wish to learn more about other pieces in our gallery please email us or call us at 5059861234. She was a recipient of a 1984 national heritage fellowship awarded by the national endowment for the arts, which is the united states governments highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. This monumental work is divided into four major sections examining a history of the pueblo people, margaret tafoyas life, santa clara pottery. She was also awarded the heritage fellowship from the national endowment for the arts in 1984. Join facebook to connect with maggie tafoya and others you may know. Andrea fisher fine pottery handmade pottery by margaret tafoya. Collectors eagerly pursue santa clara pueblo pottery by margaret tafoya. Margaret tafoya 1904 2001 maria margarita tafoya corn blossom was born august, 1904 at santa clara pueblo, margaret learned her skills from her parents, sara fina gutierrez tafoya and jose geronimo tafoya, who were expert potters. Margaret tafoya native american, 19042001 guide to pictures of works by margaret tafoya in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Margaret blair historical records and family trees. Tafoya gave us all on how to live an authentic life, brimming with the meaning that comes from superbly doing what one was born to do.
This book is the first complete biography of margaret tafoyas life. Margaret tafoyas very well known as a santa clara potter. Jar, santa clara pueblo, new mexico national museum of women in the arts. She learned potterymaking from her mother, serafina gutierrez tafoya, and passed the art on to her own children. Margarets traditional pottery making as well as her lifestyle is passed down to her children as well as her grandchildren. Margaret learned the art of making pottery from her parents sara fina guiterrez tafoya 18631949 and jose geronimo tafoya 18631955. Margaret tafoya nea national endowment for the arts. They are the parents of four children, including vocal performer and music. The matriarch of the santa clara pueblo potters, margaret tafoya was known for producing exceptionally large vessels. This beautiful book presented in large format tells the story of margaret tafoya and her contribution to tewa pueblo pottery. Curvilinear spiral carved blackware jar margaret tafoya about the curvilinear spiral carved blackware jar.
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