Sara Fina Tafoya facts for kids
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Sara Fina Gutiérrez Tafoya
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Sara Fina Tafoya around 1900
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| Died | 1949 (aged 85–86) New Mexico
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| Nationality | Tewa, Santa Clara Pueblo, American |
| Spouse(s) | José Geronimo Tafoya, "White Flower" |
Sara Fina Gutiérrez Tafoya (1863-1949) was a very important potter from the Tewa people. She lived in Kha'po Owingeh, New Mexico. Sometimes, her name is spelled Serafina Tafoya.
Sara Fina was known for her beautiful black pottery. This pottery often had simple designs. She made blackware and black-on-black ware. Her pots often had a special bear claw mark. Many people say she was the best Tewa potter of her time. Her family has been making pottery for a very long time. Sara Fina mostly made large pots. These pots had curved shapes and carved patterns.
Family Life and Legacy
Sara Fina Tafoya married Geronimo Tafoya. They had eight children together. Many of her children, grandchildren, and other family members became famous potters too. Some of these artists include Margaret Tafoya, LuAnn Tafoya, Tammy Garcia, and Nathan Youngblood. They continued the family tradition of making amazing pottery.
Where to See Her Art
Sara Fina Tafoya's pottery is very special. You can find her work in many art museums. Some places that have her art are the Art Institute of Chicago and the Denver Art Museum. Her pieces are also in the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art also has her work. Many other private and public collections around the world display her pottery.
Gallery
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Wedding vase by Sara Fina Tafoya
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Sara Fina Tafoya firing blackware pottery at Santa Clara Pueblo, around 1900
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Geronimo and Sara Fina Tafoya around 1900
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