Emma Yepa

Jemez Pueblo

Emma Yepa was born into Jemez Pueblo in 1968. She began learning the art of making pottery early in life from her mother, Ida Yepa, and aunt, Alvina Yepa. They passed on the knowledge and skills they had to Emma, just as their parents and grandparents had done for them.

Emma has been active as a pottery artist since 1987 and specializes in seed pots and polished spiral melon bowls.