Polly Rose Folwell, Santa Clara Pueblo Potter

Santa Clara Pueblo artist Polly Rose Folwell (1962- ) Quah-eh Little Rain is the granddaughter of Rose Naranjo; daughter of Jody Folwell; sister of Susan Folwell and Pual Folwell; mother of Jody Sue Folwell Lazaro. Polly Rose was trained in pottery making by her mother, Jody. Her mother's influence is strong. Both artists engrave, incise, and paint bold designs on buffware. Polly's work is innovative in technique and powerful in content. She is following a new path with courage and strength of conviction.

Reference: Pueblo Indian Pottery: 750 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf.

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