Jemez Pueblo Pottery By Marcella Yepa

Late 20th Century

1.5" H x 2.5" D

Hand Coiled with a Terracotta Colored Swirl Oval with a Cream Glossy Field Signed Marcella Yepa

From a Private Estate Collection

In Very Good Condition

Marcella Yepa is a respected contemporary potter from Jemez Pueblo (also known as Walatowa) in New Mexico. She is known for her hand-coiled, polished pottery that blends traditional Jemez techniques with elegant, modern designs.

Born on March 16, 1964, into the Sun Clan at Jemez Pueblo. She is 4/4 Native American — half Jemez Pueblo (paternal side) and half Chickasaw (maternal side, Oklahoma).

She began working with clay at age 19, learning traditional methods from her grandmother Felipita Yepa and aunt Alvina Yepa. She has been creating pottery for over 35–40 years.