Flora and Glenda Naranjo (1953- )

Glenda Naranjo (1953-present), Santa Clara Pueblo, active 1970-present: polychrome redware, black-on-black, carved blackware bowls, jars and wedding vases. Glenda is the daughter of Flora T. Naranjo and Ramon Naranjo; mother of Archie Smith and April Naranjo. Glenda collaborates with her mother Flora. They make black-on-black bowls, some with square mouths, as well as polychrome redware and carved pottery. Glenda and her mother are highly skilled artists, being well versed in many styles and techniques. Glenda's portrayal is unique by the addition of eyelashes on some of her water serpents. Glenda shared that she enjoyed creating artwork, because "I like to work with my hands."

Reference: Pueblo Indian Pottery: 750 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf. pg.65

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