Marie Romero

Artist Profile

Marie G. Romero, “Drum Design”, member of the Corn Clan, was born into the Jemez Pueblo in 1927. At the age of 8, she was inspired to continue the family tradition of pottery making by her grandparents.

Marie specializes in all aspects of pottery making, from storytellers to all shapes of pottery. Marie signs her pottery: Marie G. Romero, Jemez. Marie is related to Laura Gachupin, Maxine Toya (daughters), Damian Toya, Camilla Toya, Gordan Foley, Benina Foley (grandchildren), Ponca Fragua, Bertha Gachupin (nieces) and Leonora G. Fragua (sister).