Note 12 — RAW MATERIALS; COLLECTION, AND PREPARATION
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Harrington, in speaking of a clay-pit near the village of Las Truchas, writes: “It is said that at this place the best red pottery clay known to the Tewa is obtained. It is pebbly, but makes very strong dishes, and it is used especially for ollas. It is said that Tewa of various pueblos visit this place frequently and carry away the clay. The clay deposit is a mile or two southeast of Truchas town” (1916, p. 340). This may be the claypit referred to by the informant, although the clay, while pebbly, is by no means red.