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ACOMA POTTERY VASE BY LORETTA JOE
Brilliantly constructed by hand from natural clay, this polychrome pot is covered in intricate designs. Acoma potter, Loretta Joe made this beautiful pot. A unique addition to any pottery or Native American art collection.
Signed
6 3/8” tall x 8 1/4″ long x 8 1/4″ wide
Artist card included
Acoma Pueblo is regarded as the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States. Traditional pottery of Acoma is strongly recognized for fluted rims, thin walls and geometric design. Acoma pottery is made using a slate-like clay found within the hills surrounding the Pueblo. When fired using traditional methods, this clay allows the potters to form very thin walls, a common and sought after characteristic of Acoma pottery.
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JEMEZ POTTERY CORN MAIDEN BY BONNIE FRAGUA
Jemez Pueblo potter Bonnie Fragua made this lovely pottery corn maiden. The Corn Maiden is an important figure in Pueblo culture, bringing a good harvest to feed the people. Bonnie was born into Jemez Pueblo in March of 1966. She has been making pottery since she was eight years old, learning from her mother, Grace Loretto. She specializes in storytellers of different sorts. She digs her clay on the lands of Jemez Reservation, uses natural slips, and fires her pottery outdoors. Signed
6” tall x 2 3/4″ long x 2 3/8″
Artist card included
Within the Jemez Pueblo there are many exceptional potters. The work is generally characterized by the buff and red clays used, and the range of styles and subjects. Storyteller, figures, sgrafitto designs, wedding vases, and melon pots are a few of their favorites. Before the arrival of the Spanish, Jemez was known for its traditional black-on-white ware, but production of this type of pottery died out in the early 18th century. There was a revival of Jemez pottery-making in the early 20th century inspired and influenced by Zia pottery designs, but it was not until the 1960’s and 70’s that a significant number of Jemez potters began producing high-quality work using traditional methods.
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