Maria : The Potter of San Ildefonso (Civilization of the American Indian)
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Book Overview
Volume 27 in the Civilization of the American Indian Series Mar?a: The Potter of San Ildefonso is the story of Mar?a Mart?nez and her husband, Juli?n, who revived the ancient Pueblo craft of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0806101768
ISBN13:9780806101767
Release Date:January 1960
Publisher:University of Oklahoma Press
Length:315 Pages
Weight:1.46 lbs.
Dimensions:9.5" x 1.3" x 6.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Prepare to be Amazed
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Prepare to be amazed at the creative storytelling incorporated into this early-life account of the legendary Maria Martinez. It is written in prose that seems to understand the mind of a Native American woman before our society sweeps her away into an unfamiliar and uncomfortable fame. I found it to be an essential ingredient in my research of this abundantly interesting life. Though the story ends long before Maria did, it's a must-read for the details that escape every other biographer of her. As a book reviewer, I'll be recommending this one to all my audiences.
Overwhelming account of history, art, and life.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Written by an anthropologist who tells Maria's story through short stories as told to her by Maria. This book begins with Maria's accounting of pueblo life during her childhood. You learn of her life with her artistic, but alcoholic, husband Julian. An interesting accounting of their work which earned world acclaim for the unique pottery they produced. This book is a window to a time long forgotten and into the soul of a creative artist. The community spirit of the pueblo is well described and inspiring. You can't put this down once you begin. It's a great read!
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