Maria Povika Martinez was a potter, a teacher, and a Tewa Native person. Living and working north of Santa Fe, Maria and her husband unearthed the unique process of creating black pottery.

“The Great Spirit gave me (hands) that work…but not for myself, for all Tewa people.” Maria Povika Martinez

Maria knew the importance of passing traditions on to the next generation. She traveled far from home to educate people on the craftwork of black pottery. This book enlightens us on Native People’s culture, arts, and traditions.