Acoma Pueblo, New MexicoCirca 1920
Earthenware, mineral and vegetal pigments
Height 8 3/4” (22.2 cm), Diameter 10 1/2” (26.7 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, Seattle, Washington. Inscription on concave base reads 'old Acoma'.
Acoma Pueblo pottery of the early twentieth century is characterized by thinly coiled earthenware decorated with geometric and abstract designs in black and orange-red on a white slip ground. The bold, large-scale patterning on this vessel, incorporating angular step forms, hatched panels, and dynamic negative space, reflects the confident draftsmanship associated with accomplished Acoma potters of the period. An inscription on the concave base reading 'old Acoma' suggests early recognition of the vessel's cultural and geographic origin, likely added by a previous collector.
The olla is well constructed with a low, rounded shoulder profile and unslipped terracotta base typical of Acoma work of this era. Decoration covers the full exterior body in a composition that combines large geometric reserve panels with finer hatched and linear infill. The painted surface is well preserved with strong pigment contrast throughout.
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Acoma Pueblo, New MexicoCirca 1920
Earthenware, mineral and vegetal pigments
Height 8 3/4” (22.2 cm), Diameter 10 1/2” (26.7 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, Seattle, Washington. Inscription on concave base reads 'old Acoma'.
Acoma Pueblo pottery of the early twentieth century is characterized by thinly coiled earthenware decorated with geometric and abstract designs in black and orange-red on a white slip ground. The bold, large-scale patterning on this vessel, incorporating angular step forms, hatched panels, and dynamic negative space, reflects the confident draftsmanship associated with accomplished Acoma potters of the period. An inscription on the concave base reading 'old Acoma' suggests early recognition of the vessel's cultural and geographic origin, likely added by a previous collector.
The olla is well constructed with a low, rounded shoulder profile and unslipped terracotta base typical of Acoma work of this era. Decoration covers the full exterior body in a composition that combines large geometric reserve panels with finer hatched and linear infill. The painted surface is well preserved with strong pigment contrast throughout.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
