Artist Bio:
Marie S. Juanico is from the
Acoma Yellow Corn Clan and has been an active potter since 1963.
She was taught by her mother,
Delores Aragon, and in turn, Marie taught the art of traditional
pottery to her daughter, Delores Aragon.
Marie has won many awards
at the Santa Fe Indian Market, the New Mexico state Fair and
the Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial which is held in Gallup, New
Mexico.
Her favorite designs are Mimbres
animals, parrots, rainbows and snowflakes.
She exhibits at the Indian
Crafts Shop, US Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.,
and at some very fine galleries in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
Her work is included in Dr.
Gregory Schaaf's book, Southern Pueblo Pottery.
Her work is signed "M.S.
Juanico - Acoma Sky City, NM".
