B.J. Fragua Jemez Pot

This pottery received a 3rd place ribbon at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in 2010. B. J. (Betty Jean) Fragua is the daughter of Juanita Fragua, one of the potters responsible for the renaissance of Jemez pottery. B J works in a style somewhat reminiscent of her mother's but it has a more contemporary feel. She is one of the best young potters to emerge from Jemez Pueblo in recent years and many awards testify to this fact. B J also has a sister, Glendora Fragua, who is another very talented and recognized potter and a brother, Clifford Fragua, one of the best known Indian sculptors. She is a member of a very talented family.

• Item #: 930
• Artist: Betty Jean Fragua
• Tribe: Jemez Pueblo (Walatowa,  NM)