Maria Montoya Martinez, (Povika, Pond Lily)

Maria Montoya Martinez, (Povika, Pond Lily) (HMUPU)

Location: San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM 87506 Santa Fe County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 52.885', W 106° 7.047'

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(ca. 1886-1980)

— San Ildefonso Pueblo —

Maria Martinez was a self-taught potter who helped elevate Pueblo pottery to a respected art form. She and her husband Julian were successful polychrome potters and together revived black pottery. Their work improved the economic conditions of the community. Recognized internationally, Maria was an innovator with strong spiritual and cultural awareness. Her skills and techniques have been carried on successfully by subsequent generations.
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Placed ByNew Mexico Historic Preservation Division
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Date Added Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 3:19am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13S E 399134 N 3971372
Decimal Degrees35.88141667, -106.11745000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 52.885', W 106° 7.047'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 52' 53.10" N, 106° 7' 2.82" W
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Area Code(s)505
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 112 Povi Kaa Dr, San Ildefonso Pueblo NM 87506, US
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