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Olla,
ca. 1930–40
Juanita Poncho, Acoma Pueblo, active early 20th century
2007-146
This jar, decorated with abstract foliate and step designs, is typical of the polychrome ceramics produced in the Acoma Pueblo for more than one thousand years. Situated high on a mesa sixty miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Acoma is one of the oldest continually inhabited communities in North America. While olla vessels historically were used for cooking and storage in Pueblo cultures, since the nineteenth century the geometric patterned pottery has been primarily produced and collected as a distinctive Native American art form.
Information
Title
Olla
Dates
ca. 1930–40
Maker
Medium
Ceramic with cream, black, and orange slip
Dimensions
h. 25.4 cm., diam. 24.1 cm. (10 x 9 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jim Maddox, Class of 1965, and Lucy Maddox
Object Number
2007-146
Place Made
North America, United States, New Mexico, Haak’u (Acoma), Colorado Plateau
Signatures
Signed: Acoma N.M. / Juanita Poncho
Culture
Type
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