About the Artist

Alvina Yepa was born in 1954 and grew up at Jemez Pueblo. Her mother, Felipita Yepa, taught her pottery, using traditional methods of forming and firing the local clays. Known for her redware with intricate sgraffito designs, Alvina has been an active potter since about 1982. She has exhibited and won awards at shows including Santa Fe Indian Market, the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Show and the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market.