Crucita Calabaza

Crucita Gonzales Calabaza[1]
(Blue Corn)
Crucita Calabaza (Blue Corn)
Born
Crucita Gonzales[1]

(1921-12-07)December 7, 1921
DiedMay 3, 1999(1999-05-03) (aged 77)
NationalitySan Ildefonso Pueblo, American
Occupation(s)Native American Potter and Artist
Known forPolychrome San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery
SpouseSantiago "Sandy" Calabazas
Children10
Relatives18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren

Crucita Gonzales Calabaza[1] (December 27, 1921 – May 3, 1999), also known as Blue Corn, was a Native American artist and potter from San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, in the United States. She became famous for reviving San Ildefonso polychrome wares and had a very long and productive career.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ a b c "Museum Management Program: Plate". National Park Service. US Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  2. ^ American Indian Textiles: 2,000 Artist Biographies, C. 1800-present ... Gregory Schaaf, Angie Yan Schaaf - 2001 - Blue Corn (Crucita Gonzales, Crucita Calabaza) (San Ildefonso, Tewa, active ca. 1940s-90s: weaving, pottery) LIFESPAN: December 7, 1921 - May 3, 1999 FAMILY: adopted daughter of Ramona Sanchez Gonzales & luan Gonzales; wife of ...
  3. ^ "Crucita Calabaza - Blue Corn". Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
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