Born:  May 29, 1935, Santa Clara Pueblo

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Family:
I am the Granddaughter of Jose Geronimo Tafoya (1863-1952) and Sara Fina Tafoya (ca. 1863-1949).

Daughter of Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001) and Alcario Tafoya (1900-1995).

Sister of Virginia Ebelacker, Lee Tafoya, Jennie Trammel, Mela Youngblood, Luann Tafoya, Mary Esther Archuleta, Shirley Tafoya and Meldon "Wayne" White Eagle Tafoya.

Wife of Ted Roller:

Mother of Susan Roller Whittington, Bill Roller, Morning Star Roller Vaughn, Tim Roller, Cliff Roller, Jeff Roller, and Brandon Roller.

Teacher:
"I learned by watching and helping my mother (Margaret Tafoya), and now I am the oldest working Margaret Tafoya family potter.

Students:
"I encouraged, and continue to encourage, my children and grandchildren."

Favorite Designs:
Feathers, melon, gourd, Bear paw, Avanyu, Kiva steps, nature signs

Biographical Databases:
NAAR Collection, Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ and Museum of Indian Arts and Cultures, Santa Fe, NM.

Publications:
  • 1974
    Barsook, et al. 1974:50-78

  • 1976
    Tanner 1976:117

  • 1986
    Blair 1986:178

  • 1986
    Coe 1986:198

  • 1992
    Tokui 1992

  • 1994
    Dillingham 1994:184, 190-191

  • 1996
    Hayes and Blom 1996:137, 138

  • 1997
    Krena 1997:27

  • 1997
    Peaster 1997:143, 158

  • 1997
    Peterson 1997:86

  • 1997
    Roller 1997

  • 1998
    Tucker 1998: plate 34

  • 1998
    U.S. Department of Interior, American Indian Arts Source Directory, 1998

  • 2000
    "Pueblo Indian Pottery: 750 Artist Biography", Volume 2 by Gregory Schaaf
  • 2007
    "Breaking the Mold", Denver Art Museum
Articles:
  • 1974
    Arizona Highways May 1974 50(5):40

  • 1975
    SWAIA Quarterly Fall 1975 10(3):3, 10

  • 1976
    SWAIA Quarterly Fall/Winter 1976 11(3/4):14

  • 1979
    American Indian Art Magazine Spring 1979 4(2):26

  • 1985
    American Indian Art Magazine Autumn 1985 10(4):18

  • 1986
    American Indian Art Magazine Spring 1986 11 (2):15

  • 1987
    American Indian Art Magazine Autumn 1987 12(4):23

  • 1988
    American Indian Art Magazine Summer 1988 13(3):68

  • 1992
    Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Official Visitors Guide 1992:34

  • 1992
    Tewa thoughts and expressions: Nambi T'oh exhibit catalog 1992
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  • 1993
    Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Official Visitors Guide 1993:38

  • 1996
    Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Official Visitors Guide 1996:33, 36

  • 1996
    American Indian Art Magazine Winter 1996 22(1):77

  • 1997
    Indian Artist Spring 1997:46
  • 2002
    The Sun News May/June: Front Page
  • Also
    The books
  • Native Arts West 1(7):24
    "Bird Vase," Winds (Japanese Airline Magazine)
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Books by the artist:
"Indian Pottery" by Toni Roller of Santa Clara Pueblo, published 1997 by Sunstone Press of Santa Fe, NM.

Films:
"With Hand and Heart," a portrait of Southwestern Native American Artists, 28 min.