Christina Naranjo

(1891 – 1980)
Santa Clara

Christina Naranjo (1891-1980) was the daughter of Sara Fina and Geronimo Tafoya, and the sister to Margaret (and Camilio) Tafoya, all of whom were outstanding potters who were known for making very large vessels. She often worked with her daughter, Mary Cain. The family members, like many pottery families at Santa Clara, were comfortable working on larger pieces and were well known for the highly burnished surfaces and deep carving of their black pieces.