Margaret Tafoya

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This paper is about Margaret Tafoya, a Native American artist who is considered a leading potter in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. The paper describes Tafoya's works of arts and preferred working materials and methods. Providing a glimpse of her growing up years, the author explains how Tafoya learnt the art of pottery from her mother and discusses the influences she has had from her family members and her Native American culture. The paper also summarizes how Tafoya kept her traditions alive by passing her skills and methods down to her grandchildren.

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"Perhaps more significant is the fact that Tafoya helped begin an important circle of southwest potters, which included the members of Tafoya's family. For example, her granddaughter, Nancy Youngblood Lugo, continues to be an influential potter. Though Lugo does not imitate her grandmother's style, she learned pottery from her grandmother and continues innovation while adhering to traditional Santa Clara methods of pottery; therefore, by not adhering to Tafoya's tradition, Lugo actually pays homage to and continues that tradition."

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