Topawa

A paddle and stone are used to smooth the coils together to form the sides_image #4

Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt and his travelling party at the mission in Topawa

Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt and his travelling party at the mission in Topawa

Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt at the dedication of a Catholic Mission in Topawa

Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt at the dedication of a Catholic Mission in Topawa

Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt at the dedication of a Catholic Mission in Topawa

Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt at the dedication of a Catholic Mission in Topawa

Building up the wood before firing the pot_image #7

Charco at Topawa

Close-up of paddling the sides of the pot_image #5

Coils are rolled and then used to build up the sides of the pot_image #3

Dedication of New Building to Father Bonaventure Oblasser at San Solano Mission, Topawa.

Dedication of New Building to Father Bonaventure Oblasser at San Solano Mission, Topawa.

Dedication of the Catholic mission in Topawa

Easter Sunday Fiesta at Topawa

Easter Sunday Fiesta at Topawa

Easter Sunday Fiesta at Topawa

Erosion

Firing the finished pot. Metal is placed around the pot to form a kiln_image #6

Gathering of at Topawa, Arizona

Laura Kermen teaches pottery making to the students from the Topawa Mission School_image #9

Mr. Benito Segundo's Fiesta in Topawa

Mr. Benito Segundo's Fiesta in Topawa