Acoma Pueblo Olla Polychrome Pottery
Perched atop a sandstone mesa in southwestern New Mexico, Acoma Pueblo—known as "sky city"—stands as North America's most enduring continuously inhabited community. Located approximately an hour west of Albuquerque, this remarkable settlement has served as the ancestral home of the Acoma people for countless generations. The pueblo is renowned for its rich cultural legacy and distinctive artistic traditions, with Acoma pottery representing one of its most celebrated and defining expressions. This polychrome olla exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship and artistic vision that have distinguished the Acoma people's creative heritage for centuries.
- The pot is hand-coiled and painted with intricate designs.
- It is a traditional craft of the Acoma Pueblo people, known for thin-walled and delicately decorated pottery.
Features
Dimensions: Diameter 9 Inches, Height 9 Inches