The Native American people of this region have lived in harmony and respect with their natural environment.
Stories of their emergence and of their living history are handed down from one generation to the next through prayer and song. The traditional knowledge of their ancestors is the basis for how they live today and is reflected in architecture, traditions, arts and ceremony.
We are most grateful for the blessings of our Earth Mother as she provides us with all that we need to sustain our livelihood now, and into the future. As native people living in modern times, we have a responsibility to maintain balance with our natural environment and world trends. As you explore this collection of traditional and contemporary artwork, you will see memories of the past as well as the voice and creativity of modern native people.
We invite you to enjoy this celebration of cultural art.
Adrian Arnett
Haa Ga Guh, his Indian name, is a traditional contemporary potter from Laguna Pueblo; he is of the Big Sun and Little Turkey clans. He keeps busy with his artwork and as a single devoted parent to his 14 year old daughter, Kira. “With the guidance and knowledge of...
Aidan Gregory Suazo
Aidan is 12 years old and attends Taos Pueblo Day School. He has been actively involved with the schools photography club for the past 3 years and has developed a love of and for photography; and it shows in his work. Currently his work may be seen at the Millicent...
Alvina Yeppa
Alvina was born on August 4, 1954, at Jemez Pueblo, where she has been a lifelong resident. She is a member of the Jemez Sun Clan. She is the daughter of Nick and Felipita (Nonche) Yepa and the granddaughter of Frank and Louisa Fragua Toledo and Cristina and Juanita...
Chris Teller
Chris is fourth generation potter, a mother of three and grandmother of two. She began working in pottery by scraping, sanding and shining her mother’s pieces. She started doing her own pieces at age 25.Her inspiration for the art comes from within and she does not...
Fannie Loreto Lucero
Fannie Loretto,“Little Turquoise”, was born in 1951. She is half Jemez and half Laguna; she is a member of the water clan. She began making pottery at the age of 16. Fannie has been hand coiling clay sculptures and masks for over 10 years, prior to that she made...
Franklin Peters
I come from a family of 5 sisters. I was born into the Sky Clan (Huwaka) and raised on the Acoma Reservation. As a young child, I have been around pottery a lot and by just being around someone very special in my life that made pottery. With this experience, I have...
Stella Teller
Stella Teller, born and raised in Isleta Pueblo is a third generation potter, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. As a child, she learned the basics of pottery by observing and helping family members with their work. Beginning by painting ceramics as a hobby,...
Lupita Lucero
Born and raised in Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico to Juan B. and Eleanor (Jojola) Abeita. Eldest daughter, siblings: Elizabeth A. Coochwytewa (Glendale, Arizona), Gloria Abeita (dec.), and Rupert A. Abeita (Isleta Pueblo).Children: Carmen Lucero, Denise Lucero, Virgil...
Sharon And Eliza Zuni
Blue Shell Pottery and Gifts is a Native American business in Isleta Pueblo. It is family owned and operated by artist Sharon Zuni and with her daughter Eliza Zuni. We are two Native American artists from Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico; Sharon Zuni (Ea-Besea, Corn Maidens...
Steven Toya Sr.
My name is Steven Toya Sr. and I am from Zia Pueblo, NM. The lineage in our family is mixed; Zia, Jemez and Pecos Pueblos and from the Hopi and Comanche Tribes. The late Simon Toya, my father taught me reverence for the Drum and instilled in me the importance of...