Mary Louise Eteeyan

Artist Profile

Mary Louise Eteeyan was born into the Jemez Pueblo in 1942. She was inspired to learn the art of pottery making by observing several of her friends hand coil their pottery. She began experimenting with pottery making in 1978.

Mary Louise specializes in the handmade Jemez style of butterfly bowls with lids. She also hand coils wedding vases and various shapes of pottery. Mary Louise uses all natural pigments to construct her pottery. Her coiling and painting skills are among one of the most precise around today. Mary signs her pottery: Mary Louise Eteeyan, Jemez. Mary is related to: Anna Marie Sendo (mother) and Kimberly Eteeyan (daughter).