San Ildenfonso Avanyu Pot by Desideria Montoya Sanchez

San Ildenfonso Avanyu Pot by Desideria Montoya Sanchez

Dimensions:-

Length: 5 3/4"

Width: 8 1/2"

Opening: 4 1/2"

Tribe: San Ildenfonso 

Item #: 400027

Artist: 

Desideria Montoya 

Desideria Montoya Sanchez (1889-1982), was a significant potter in a family of renowned potters. She was the sister of the celebrated Maria Martinez, as well as Maximiliana (Anna) Montoya, Juanita Martinez (Juanita Montoya), and Clara Martinez, all of whom were accomplished potters in their own right. She often worked with her husband Donicio, who painted some of her pottery. Her forms are unique to Maria’s in their own ways, and she did support Maria in her process as well. 

During her lifetime, Desideria was recognized as a master potter. In 1909, she demonstrated her craft at the Museum of New Mexico alongside other notable artists such as Ramona Sanchez Gonzales, Maximiliana Montoya, Maria Martinez, and Tonita Roybal. Her work was later featured in the influential 1974 exhibition Seven Families in Pueblo Pottery, organized by Rick Dillingham at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico. Desideria's work and contributions remain a cherished part of Pueblo pottery history.