Billy Cain

(William Cain, White Weasel)
(carved redware & blackware jars, bowls)
Born: 1950
Family: grandson of Victor & Christina Naranjno; son of Mary & Willie Cain;
Teachers: Mary Cain, mother, & Christina Naranjo, grandmother
Exhibitions:
1998 Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Arts & Crafts Show

"Ten years ago my mother called me and asked if I wanted to learn pots. I was living in California at the time. She taught me how to mix the clay make [the pottery], slip it, polish it, and fire it. It inspires one a lot, it relaxes me—it takes the tension away I follow traditional design and add some contemporary, I can get inspired by the designs in the clouds. I like trying different types of clay for different colors. I do the serpent, bear paw, and whatever comes to mind." -1994