Ida Redbird, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ida Redbird

Maricopa potter (1892-1971)

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1892

Place of Birth: Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona, United States

Date of Death: 10-Aug-1971

Profession: ceramist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Ida Redbird

  • Ida Redbird (1892-1971) was a Maricopa potter from the Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona.
  • She was the first president of the Maricopa Pottery Maker's Association and was widely credited with the revival of ancient Maricopa pottery techniques and forms.
  • Her polished black-on-redware pottery was highly prized with collectors.
  • Texas photographer Ted Sayles shot a series documenting Redbird sculpting her pottery.
  • The series toured museums throughout the Western United States

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