Vtg ACOMA PUEBLO Pottery Hand Crafted Polychrome Geometric MINI OLLA SEED POT

Vtg ACOMA PUEBLO Pottery Hand Crafted Polychrome Geometric MINI OLLA SEED POT

• White, buff clay

• Hand coiled, formed, crafted

• Round, bulbous, with pinched pie crust rim

• "Ollas" can have either short wide necks with wider bellies or narrow necks with wide bellies.

   - Traditionally, they would have been larger in size so they could be used for cooking, storing food or water, or serving food.

   - Miniature ollas like these are strictly artistic pieces.

• Hand painted, decorated

• Black & reddish brown, natural paint, geometric design, on white background

• Black, hand painted mark on base:

   - "Acoma N.M."

~~ ADDITIONAL INFO ~~

The Acoma Pueblo, which is also known as “sky city,” is known as the oldest inhabited community on the North American continent.

The unique pottery style of the Acoma people was first developed around the year 1150 A.D.

The style Acoma potters have used throughout the centuries is highly stylistic and recognizable. With a focus on functionality, their pottery was commonly crafted for everyday purposes like eating, drinking, storing, and even for ceremonial use.

Acoma Pueblo is well-known for its beautiful white, thin-walled pottery, often with parrots, rainbows and Mimbres figures.

Lucy Lewis and her descendants, the Torivio and Chino families are among the most respected families of potters.

MEASUREMENTS

• Total weight of all items: 4 oz

• 2¾" diameter top

• 3" diameter body

• 2¾" tall

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CONDITION DETAILS

• EXCELLENT, previously owned condition

* Patina & age-related paint wear is noted, as shown in photos

• Minor age-related wear

• No chips, cracks, crazing, or other damage noted

** See photos for additional condition details