Maria Martinez and Popovi Da demonstrate the making of black San Ildefonso Indian pottery in New Mexico, from the spreading of sacred corn and the gathering of clay to the outdoor firing and removal of pottery pieces from the fire mound. Pablita Velarde reflects on her life as an Indian artist for nearly fifty years. She illustrates and describes the ancient earth color painting technique and through her art and storytelling provides an intimate...

"Alfonso Roybal, better known as Awa Tsireh (meaning Cat Tail Bird in the Tewa language), was born in the small pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico, in 1898. He became arguably the finest Native American painter of the first half of the 20th century. He was written about at length, and his watercolors were shown in museums and galleries across the country, often with the assistance of distinguished patrons. To date, the authors have documented more...