Ruby is one of the finest
of a small number of contemperary Zia potters. She was taught to pot
by her mother, Seferina Bell, who was one of the best Zia potters of
the mid-20th century. One hundred years ago, Zia was a prolific
potting pueblo producing many fine and large pieces. Today, there are
probably fewer than 20 active potters. Virtually all of them however,
still work in the characteristically traditional Zia style which has
changed little in over a century. Ruby Panana now lives at Jemez
Pueblo due to marriage, but her pottery represents the finest
characteristics of the timeless Zia style.
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