Maria Ramita Martinez
Maria Ramita Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1884 Picuris Pueblo |
| Died | October 1969 (aged 84–85) |
| Resting place | Picuris |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Potter |
| Style | Traditional |
| Spouse | Juan José Martinez |
Maria Ramita Simbolo Martinez "Summer Harvest" (1884 - October 1969) was a Picuris Pueblo potter. Martinez learned traditional methods of creating pottery and has been recognized for preserving a cultural tradition of the Picuris Pueblo. Martinez collaborated with her husband, Juan José Martinez, who decorated her finished pots.