From March 22, 2023 post.
Maria Montoya Martinez, Povika, “Pond Lily” (ca. 1886–1980)
Maria Martinez was a self-taught potter who helped elevate Pueblo pottery to a respected art form. She and her husband Julian were successful polychrome potters and together revived black pottery. Their work improved the economic conditions of the community. Recognized internationally, Maria was an innovator with strong spiritual and cultural awareness. Her skills and techniques have been carried on successfully by subsequent generations.
Roadside Marker Location: Pueblo of San Ildefonso; Rio Arriba County, NM Hwy 502, Mile Marker 12.5
March is Women’s History Month. During this month we’ll be highlighting some of the women featured on New Mexico’s roadside markers. Text provided by our colleagues at New Mexico Historic Preservation Division
Original source can be found here.
