Mary Ellen Toya, Jemez Pueblo turtle with corn design
Mary Ellen Toya
1934-1990
Jemez Pueblo
Classification
Ceramic
Dimensions
1 x 1 7/8 x 3 in. (2.5 x 4.8 x 7.6 cm)
Accession Number
2016.35.30.279
Credit
Gift of John W. Brinley
Biography
Jemez Pueblo artist Mary E. Toya was known for her pottery making abilities. She created matte polychrome, red and black-on-tan Storytellers, jars, bowls, plates and wedding vases.
Mary E. Toya (1934-1990) was the wife of Casimiro Toya, Sr.; mother of Melinda Toya Fragua, Mary Ellen Toya, Judy Toya, Marie Roberta Toya, Yolanda Toya, Casimiro Toya, Jr., Etta Toya Gachupin, and Anita Toya.
Mary E. Toya was active ca. 1950-1990 and famously known for creating some of the largest Storytellers. Some of her dolls were covered with over a hundred babies. She passed her pottery-making tradition on to her daughters.
Schaaf, G. (2002), Southern Pueblo Pottery: 200 Artist Biographies .
Mary E. Toya (1934-1990) was the wife of Casimiro Toya, Sr.; mother of Melinda Toya Fragua, Mary Ellen Toya, Judy Toya, Marie Roberta Toya, Yolanda Toya, Casimiro Toya, Jr., Etta Toya Gachupin, and Anita Toya.
Mary E. Toya was active ca. 1950-1990 and famously known for creating some of the largest Storytellers. Some of her dolls were covered with over a hundred babies. She passed her pottery-making tradition on to her daughters.
Schaaf, G. (2002), Southern Pueblo Pottery: 200 Artist Biographies .
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M.Ellen Toya, Jemez (paint)
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