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She is often referred to by her married name, Maria Martinez, or her nickname \"El Creadora\" (The Creator).\n\n## Birth and Death Dates\nMarch 26, 1887 - January 20, 1980\n\n## Nationality and Profession(s)\nMaria Martinez was of Tewa descent and a member of the San Ildefonso Pueblo tribe. Her profession was that of a potter, although she is also credited with being a master weaver and textile artist.\n\n## Early Life and Background\nMaria Martinez grew up in a traditional Pueblo household where art and craft were highly valued. She learned pottery from her mother-in-law, the renowned Maria Moulieta, who had helped revive the traditional black-on-black style of San Ildefonso pottery. Maria's early life was marked by hardship, as she faced poverty and social inequality within her community.\n\n## Major Accomplishments\nMaria Martinez is credited with creating some of the most exquisite examples of Pueblo pottery in the 20th century. 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