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San Ildefonso Pueblo Polychrome Jar by Carmelita Dunlap - 25740

Category: Pottery | Posted by Adobe Gallery Team Member | Wed, Mar 16th 2016, 6:05pm

Carmelita Dunlap (1925-1999) was the daughter of Juanita and Romando Vigil of San Ildefonso Pueblo. Juanita was a sister of Maria Martinez and she passed away when Carmelita was very young. Juanita's two sisters, Maria Martinez and Desideria Montoya, raised her. She took turns staying with Maria for a few months and then with Desideria for a few months. She learned to make pottery by watching Maria and Desideria at work.

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