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The Legacy of Maria Poveka Martinez
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Contemporary item# 879940
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Old Territorial Shop American Indian Antiques
1-480-945-5432
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Biography of Maria Martinez, the most famous Indian potter of all time. This is the updated version from the original 2003 volume. With 200 new photos of pottery by Maria, Julian, Popovi Da and Tony Da, including artworks on paper, many of which are from private collections scattered across the country. 208 pages of history, interviews, color photographs and family geneaology. This lovely coffee table book makes you feel as if you were sitting with Maria as she speaks of her life.
The biography of Maria Poveka Martinez is warmly written by Richard Spivey, connoisseur of Pueblo pottery and dear friend of the Martinez Family. These First Editions are signed by the author!
Shipping is $10.00 per volume.
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The Legacy of a Master Potter, Nampeyo
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Contemporary item# 333415
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Old Territorial Shop American Indian Antiques
1-480-945-5432
$29.95
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By Mary Ellen and Lawrence Blair. This is the most comprehensive biography of "Old Lady" Nampeyo, the pottery artist from the Hopi Pueblo of Arizona, and her life's work. Nampeyo is believed to be the first recognized Native American artist, made famous by photographer Edward Curtis and hotelier Fred Harvey.
Wonderful full color photographs of documented Nampeyo pots and those of her family. Wonderful biographies of her children who became famous potters too. There is some great Hopi History here too, good reading.
Published in 1999, 305 pages, soft cover.
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