Betty Manygoats facts for kids
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Betty Manygoats
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| Born | 1945 Shoto/Cow Springs, on the Navajo Nation
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| Nationality | Navajo |
| Known for | pottery, beadwork, weaving |
| Spouse(s) | William Manygoats |
Betty Manygoats (born in 1945) is a talented Navajo artist. She is famous for making beautiful pottery. Betty lives and works in a place called Cow Springs, which is part of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, in the American Southwest.
About Betty Manygoats
Betty Manygoats was born in 1945 in a place called Shoto/Cow Springs, on the Navajo Nation. She belongs to the Tàchiiʼnii clan, which is a special family group in the Navajo culture. In 1963, she married William Manygoats. They have ten children together! Many of her grown-up children have also become potters, just like their mom. Betty is sometimes also known as Betty Barlow.
Her Amazing Art
When Betty Manygoats was young, she learned many different art forms. She learned silversmithing (making things from silver), weaving, and beadwork (creating designs with beads). When she was in her twenties, Betty learned how to make traditional pottery from her grandmother, Grace Barlow. This pottery was often used for everyday tasks. As Betty continued to work, she started to create her own special style. She made the decorations, patterns, and shapes of traditional Navajo pottery even more unique. In the 1970s, Betty developed a special way of adding small, hand-built clay horned toads to her pottery. These horned toads became her artistic signature!
Where You Can See Her Art
Betty Manygoats' amazing artwork is kept in several important collections. One place is the Renwick Gallery, which is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Her work is also shown at the National Museum of the American Indian. You can also find her art in the William C. and Evelyn M. Davies Gallery of Southwest Indian Art. This gallery is located at the Museum of Texas Tech University.
