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Lucy Martin Lewis

Lucy Martin Lewis (1890/98 - 1992) was active/lived in New Mexico.  Lucy Lewis is known for Acoma Pueblo black on white decorative pottery.

Lucy Martin Lewis (1890/8–March 12, 1992) was a Native American potter from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. She is known for her black-on-white decorative ceramics made using traditional techniques.

Lucy Martin Lewis was born in Sky City, a mesa in Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico to Lola Santiago and Martin Ortiz. Though she celebrated her birthday on November 2, her birth year, while unknown, was probably in the 1890s.

Lewis began making pottery at age eight, after studying with her great aunt, Helice Vallo. Both of her parents occasionally worked in the nearby town, Grants. Her early pottery was made for tourists. The ash-bowls were easily made and sold for five or ten cents.

In the late 1910s, Lewis married Toribio 'Haskaya' Luis. The family named was changed to Lewis when the oldest son, Ivan went into the marines during World War II. She had nine children, seven of which went on to become potters.

Her work began to be recognized in 1950 when she won the a blue ribbo   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 6780 characters.]  Artist bio

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