Riding In, Will – Micaceous Jar with Polished Stripe

Will Riding In (Santa Ana/Pawnee) is a relative of noted Santa Ana potter Eudora Montoya through his mother. Will is one of the few Santa Ana potters working today.  He also studied under Clarence Cruz (Ohkay Owingeh) to make micaceous pottery.  This jar is made from micaceous clay and has a low shoulder and sloping sides. There is a red polished stripe from the neck to the shoulder.  The jar has a contemporary appearance compared to his more classic Santa Ana pottery.  It is signed on the bottom, ‘Will Riding In”.  It is exciting to see a young potter reviving Santa Ana pottery!

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Riding In, Will

Will Riding In (Santa Ana Pueblo/Pawnee) learned to make pottery from his aunt Laura Pena from Santa Ana Pueblo. His maternal grandmother Lolita Pena Cristobal was a potter, and her aunt was noted potter Eudora Montoya. Riding In was also mentored by Clarence Cruz from Ohkay Owingeh where he learned how to work with various types of materials including micaceous clay. His work combines elements from all his teachings.   Will is also a curator at the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, NM.