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Acoma Pueblo Pottery

Traditional Acoma pottery is made using a slate-like clay found within the hills surrounding the Pueblo. When fired using traditional methods, this clay allows the potters to form very thin walls, a common and sought after characteristic of Acoma pottery. Although hand coiled pottery is preferred for its collectability, there are many fine Acoma artists who prefer to use pour molded or greenware pots as their canvas. While pour molded pots do not retain the same value as a traditionally hand coiled piece, their low price point makes them great for decorating or for gifts. We carry a wide range of Authentic Acoma pottery from artists like Dorothy Torivio, Sandra Victorino, Frederica Antonio, Rachel Aragon, Theresa Garcia-Salvador, Wilfred Garcia, Leland Robert Vallo, Kim Vallo, Paula Estevan, Robert Patricio, Franklin Peters and more. For more info on the Acoma Pueblo, click here.

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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY

by Berleen Estevan

Berleen Estevan is a full blooded Native American Indian. She was born into the Acoma Pueblo in 1975. She has been working with pottery since 1985, at the age of 10. She was inspired to learn the process of pottery making by her Grandmother, the late, Lucy Juanico. Lucy taught Berleen all the fundamentals of pottery making the traditional way. Berleen has invented her own unique style of pottery.

Berleen specializes in hand painted greenware, such as the piece listed here, and hand coiled pottery. She hand paints kokopelli, animals, mimbres designs, and angels on many different shapes of pottery. She enjoys painting on ceramic pottery most of all. Berleen signs her pottery as: B. Estevan, Acoma, N.M.

9 1/2" Tall , 8 1/2" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Stephanie Patricio Nez

Stephanie is a very talented member of the well-known Patricio family. Born into the Acoma Pueblo in 1970, she was taught the art of making traditional pottery by her mother and grandmother. Her pieces are all hand coiled. This piece features intricate geometric patterns.

Signed S. Patricio N.

4 1/2" Tall, 5 1/2" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Franklin Peters

Franklin Peters is an Acoma potter who was taught to make traditional, hand coiled, hand painted Acoma pottery by two of Acoma's most accomplished potters: Florence and Rachel Aragon.

Franklin's work continues to improve with this exceptional piece featuring his heartline elk motif with fine line and other traditional designs. With thin walls and great shape, this is a new favorite from an evolving artist. Signed Franklin Peters Huuwaka, Acoma, NM.

6 5/8" Tall, 8" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Jose Antonio

Jose M. Antonio is a full blooded Native American Indian from the Roadrunner Clan. He was born into the Acoma Pueblo on March 13, 1966. He credits his mother, Hilda Antonio, known for her hand sculpted owls, and his grandmother, Eva Histia, for his inspiration. They taught him all the fundamentals of working with clay art using the ancient traditional hand coiling methods. He was a natural at painting his designs at a very young age.

Jose specializes in authentic hand coiled and hand painted polychrome jars and bowls. He gathers the raw clumps of clays from the Acoma Pueblo along with the natural vegetation which is used for making the natural colors used to paint the designs. He begins by breaking the clumps of clay and cleaning it until it reaches a fine medium. Then, the clay is mixed with water and other natural pigments and thus begins the hand coiling process. He rolls out snake like coils stacking each coil carefully to build the shape of the vessel. Once the vessel has been shaped and formed it is set out to dry. Then, he begins working on the natural vegetation that he has gathered such as, spinach plant which provides the black color, and various other plants that provide more vibrant colors. A yucca stem is fashioned into a brush for painting the designs. Once the vessel has dried he sands it for a smooth painting surface. Then, he boils his pigments and plant life to form just the right colors. He finally starts the authentic hand painting process on his vessel. He enjoys painting feathers and fineline designs. Once the painting has been complete and the paint has dried Jose fires his pottery in a kiln. His family is well known for their exquisite hand painted traditional designs. He signs his pottery as: J. Antonio, Acoma.

11" tall , 9 1/2" wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY

by Melissa Antonio

Melissa Antonio, member of the Red Corn Clan and the Sun Clan, was born into the Acoma Pueblo in 1965. She was raised in the traditional way and was taught to respect the Mother Earth, all its creatures, and the clay that it provides. She sparked an interest in becoming an artisan by observing her mother, Lillie Concho, at the age of 12. Lillie taught Melissa the process of gathering clay, preparing the clay, and making natural colors from other natural pigments which were gathered from within the Acoma Pueblo. By the time Melissa reached the age of 23, her skills had improved and her art reflected her experience as a fine artisan.

Melissa specializes in traditional black on white eye dazzler patterns. This piece is pour molded. She signs her pottery as: M.C. Antonio, Acoma.

4 7/8" Tall, 5 3/4" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by K. Victorino

This lovely piece is pour molded and painted with intricate geometric patterns that are repeated all the way around the pot. Signed K. Victorino.

7 1/2" tall , 8 1/2" wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Sandra Victorino

Sandra Victorino is a full blooded Native American Indian born into the Pueblo of the Acoma in 1958. She was inspired to learn the art of hand coiling pottery from admiring her famous Aunt, Dorothy Torivio, who is one of Acoma ’s finest potter’s still alive today. Sandra strongly believes that traditional ways must be kept alive to continue the long lived legacy of her people.

Sandra gathers the clay from within the sacred grounds in Acoma . She was taught how to sift clay, hand coil pottery, paint with a yucca plant, and fire pottery. Sandra specializes in hand coiled pottery with spiral designs like the step to step, checker board, snowflake, half snowflake, and fine line designs. She will also paint Kokopelli on her pottery from time to time. Sandra signs her pottery as: Sandra Victorino, Acoma , NM.

This incredible polychrome piece features a blend of fine line and eye dazzler geometrics with perfect shape. It is signed Sandra Victorino, Acoma, NM.

5 1/4" Tall, 8 1/2" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Franklin Peters

Franklin Peters is an Acoma potter who was taught to make traditional, hand coiled, hand painted Acoma pottery by two of Acoma's most accomplished potters, Florence and Rachel Aragon. At only 29 years old, he is well known for his parrot designs and is showing great potential.

5" Tall , 8 1/2" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Westly Begaye

Westly was born into the Navajo Nation in 1965. He was taught by his long time companion, Marie Francis Vallo, an Acoma potter who is the mother of Leland, Kim and Thomas Vallo. Westly's work is a fusing of Navajo and Acoma traditions. He has developed his own unique style, giving his pots an amazing contemporary flare. He is well know for his beautiful parrot, flute player and lizard designs. He continues to grow as an artist and is gaining in popularity among mainstream collectors. He signs his work as Westly B or W/B along with the name of the design and the year.

This large seed pot features Westly's popular lizard motifs with excellent fine line and other traditional designs. Signed by the artist.

6 3/4" Tall, 7" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Westly Begaye

This an older piece made in 2005. It is hand coiled and painted with parrot and kokopelli designs. Signed by the artist.

7" Tall, 7" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Dorothy Torivio

Dorothy Torivio was born in 1946 into the Acoma Pueblo. She is one of Acoma’s finest potters around today. She travels all over the U.S. demonstrating her skills. She has been making abstract designs on pottery since 1974. Dorothy would observe her Mother, Mary Valley, make pottery at a very young age. However, Dorothy was self taught and did not receive any direct instruction from her.

Dorothy specializes in Acoma hand coiled abstract pottery. She got the idea one day, back in 1982, to paint a design and repeat it over and over again on the shape of the pot. Dorothy basically combines the traditional pottery with her own penchant for the kinetic image, and thus creates an eye catching swirl design that contains both radiating and spiral motion. She uses a chewed yucca stalk that she fashions into a brush to paint with. Dorothy breaks off only what she needs so that the plant is not damaged and since it comes from Mother earth, it’s free. Dorothy says “I love the travel and expressing myself about my pottery; it creates inspiration for the younger artists out there.” Among the many relatives Sandra Victorino (niece) is one following her footsteps.

This is the largest pot we've personally seen from Dorothy. Shaped perfectly with thin walls, it is a terrific piece and a true collector's item. It is signed by Dorothy.

7 3/8" Tall, 10 1/4" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Mildred Antonio

Mildred Antonio, member of the Eagle Clan, is a full blooded Native American Indian. She was born into the Acoma Pueblo in 1937. She was inspired to learn the art of working with clay at the age of 15. Mildred watched her aunt, Marie Torivio, construct her pottery and this sparkedan interest in her. Marie taught her all the fundamentals of working with clay using ancient traditional methods. Mildred has also been to several art shows to view the art of other pottery artists and gather some ideas for her own work.

Mildred specializes in the hand coiled traditional Acoma pottery. She is known for her swirl patterns, checker board patterns, and wild antelope designs incorporated with flowers. She gathers her clay from within the Acoma Pueblo. The clay is hand soaked, cleaned hand mixes, hand coiled, hand sanded, hand painted, and fired outdoors, with natural pigments. Mildred gathers natural flowers and other pigments to boil her own colors on her masterpieces. Mildred signs her pottery as: M. Antonio, Acoma. She is related to the following artists: Santana Antonio (mother-in-law), Milissa Antonio (daughter-in-law), and Frederica Antonio (daughter-in-law).

5 3/8" Tall , 7" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Marlene Vallo

Acoma artist Marlene Vallo was born in 1971 and specializes in traditional, hand made pottery. This excellent piece is hand painted with natural pigments with beautiful eye dazzler designs. Signed M.A. Vallo, Acoma, NM.

4 3/4" Tall, 6 3/4" Wide

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