Mida Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo Potter

Santa Clara Pueblo artist Mida Tafoya began making pottery in 1945. Like many pueblo potters, she was taught by her family members in the ancient art.

Mida Tafoya (1931 - ) is a member of the famous Tafoya family of Santa Clara Pueblo. Her mother was Christina Naranjo, and her grandmother was Sara Fina Tafoya. She is the niece of Margaret Tafoya.

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