Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico 19th century
Earthenware, mineral and vegetal pigments
Height 10 3/4” (27.3 cm), Width 11” (27.9 cm)
Provenance: Taos private collection.
Acoma Pueblo pottery of the nineteenth century represents a continuation of ceramic traditions rooted in the prehistoric Southwest, distinguished by thin-walled construction and densely painted geometric decoration in black and white on a cream slip. This olla was made for domestic use rather than the visitor market, as evidenced by pronounced ladle wear on the interior rim from regular household use. Such utilitarian vessels provide direct evidence of daily life at Acoma and are increasingly sought by collectors for their authenticity and use history.
The exterior is decorated with bold geometric patterning in the classic Acoma style, featuring interlocking triangles, checkered elements, and hatched fields arranged in horizontal registers. The painted decoration is well preserved with strong contrast between the dark pigment and cream ground, and the vessel retains its unslipped terracotta base typical of the period. Interior ladle wear is consistent with sustained household use over many years.
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Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico 19th century
Earthenware, mineral and vegetal pigments
Height 10 3/4” (27.3 cm), Width 11” (27.9 cm)
Provenance: Taos private collection.
Acoma Pueblo pottery of the nineteenth century represents a continuation of ceramic traditions rooted in the prehistoric Southwest, distinguished by thin-walled construction and densely painted geometric decoration in black and white on a cream slip. This olla was made for domestic use rather than the visitor market, as evidenced by pronounced ladle wear on the interior rim from regular household use. Such utilitarian vessels provide direct evidence of daily life at Acoma and are increasingly sought by collectors for their authenticity and use history.
The exterior is decorated with bold geometric patterning in the classic Acoma style, featuring interlocking triangles, checkered elements, and hatched fields arranged in horizontal registers. The painted decoration is well preserved with strong contrast between the dark pigment and cream ground, and the vessel retains its unslipped terracotta base typical of the period. Interior ladle wear is consistent with sustained household use over many years.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
