Neftalí Ayungua Suárez

Neftalí Ayungua Suárez (April 27, 1936 – June 2021) was a Mexican potter from Patamban, Michoacán, named a "grand master" of Mexican folk art.

Life and career Ayungua Suárez was born in Támbani Anápu, Michoacán but moved to Patamban, an indigenous community at the base of a small mountain of the same name in the Tangancícuaro Mountains, where Purépecha is still spoken. The town is noted for its green glazed ceramics, especially platters, plates, jars, pineapple shaped storage containers and many other items.

In 2001, his work was recognized by being named a “grand master” by the Fomento Cultural Banamex .

Ayungua Suárez died in June 2021, at the age of 85.