Lewis, Lucy
Lucy Lewis of Acoma Pueblo is the matriarch of Acoma pottery. She lived from 1897-1992 and she is one of the best known southwest potters. Her designs were influenced by the shards of the Anasazi and Mimbres people. Shown here are Kokopelli like figures playing the flutes and carrying baskets on their heads.
Lucy Martin Lewis is one of the most famous potters in southwest history. She was an active potter from 1920-1990 and was responsible for Anasazi revival black-on-white and traditional polychrome ollas, jars, bowls, vases, pitchers, canteens and figures. She won numerous awards during her lifetime: in 1977 she was honored at the White house; in 1983 the Governor of New Mexico awarded her for Outstanding Personal Contribution to the Art of the State; she was included in the "Seven Families in Pueblo Pottery" exhibit sponsored by the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology; exhibited in Master Pueblo Potters in New York; and in 1983 was presented with the Governor's Award. These are only a few of her awards and exhibits.
