I’ve wanted to do this for a long time. I’m beginning a series of blogs on favorite pieces of pottery that have been in the gallery over the years. Most have sold, but some haven’t. Some are old; some very old, and some are contemporary. Many have a special memory or story connected to them, … Read More
To continue from part 1 of this blog, Toni’s memories of pottery in her home, her knowledge of Tafoya family pottery history, and her understanding of subtle “signatures” (such as family polishing stone, polishing lines on the pots indicating who had polished a jar, puki shapes, size of bear paws, number of toes on bear … Read More
Last week, on a particularly blustery, dusterly pre-spring day in Northern New Mexico, I drove the 25 miles stretch of NM 84/285 to Santa Clara pueblo to visit my old friend, potter Toni Roller. I had 2 old Santa Clara pots with me to see if Toni could help me to identify their maker, especially … Read More
