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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 HAND COILED POTTERY

Paula Estevan

Paula Estevan of Acoma Pueblo has over 20 years experience and her work exhibits a very high degree of accomplishment. She is the daughter of Patsy Mike and the sister of Marcia Estevan. She is self-taught. Paula’s work is included in “Southern Pueblo Pottery: 2000 Artist Biographies” by Gregory Schaaf and “Pueblo and Navajo Contemporary Pottery” by Berger & Schiffer.

This is a lovely piece from Paula with great shape, thin walls and a new design. Signed by the artist.

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

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Carmel Lewis

Carmel Lewis was born in 1947 into the Acoma Sky City Pueblo. She is one of the daughters of the world renowned late, Lucy M. Lewis. Lucy was Carmel's biggest inspiration for learning the ancient traditional methods of working with natural handmade pottery. Carmel gathers her clay from the pits within the Acoma Pueblo.  She cleans her clay by hand to purify the natural ingredients that mother earth has provided her with. She hand mixes, hand coils, and hand paints her pottery using the ancient traditional outdoor firing techniques. Her unique hand painted designs  are replicated from traditional symbols found on ancient pottery shards. Lucy was the driving force behind the revival of pottery making as an art in the pueblo of Acoma. The Lewis family keeps the same patterns and does not move to a contemporary style because it is very important to them to keep alive true traditions and designs of the ancient mimbres people alive. Some  of the of these designs which are replicated are the deer pot, lighting bolt pattern, and the many variations of the mimbres patterns. She is related to Emma Lewis-Mitchell, Dolores Lewis-Garcia (sisters), and Drew Lewis (brother).

5" Tall, 4 1/8" 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 pot.

This incredible piece is hand coiled and painted with lizard designs.

 4 7/8" Tall, 5 7/8" Wide

Suggested Retail $220.00 / Your Price: $165.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED WEDDING VASE

by Joyce Leno

Joyce is an Acoma artist who specializes in traditional, hand coiled wedding vases made from all natural materials. She signs her work as Joyce L., Acoma, NM.

 6 3/8" Tall, 3 5/8" Wide

Suggested Retail $87.00 / Your Price: $65.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY

by Dean Malie

This beautiful piece from Dean Malie features lovely fine line work with polychrome geometrics. It is pour molded and painted with natural pigments. Signed D Malie.

6 1/2" Tall, 8 1/2" Wide

Suggested Retail $264.00 / Your Price: $198.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Monroe Victorino

This beautiful piece from Monroe Victorino features lovely fine line work with polychrome geometrics. It is hand coiled and painted with natural pigments. Signed Victorino M, Acoma, NM.

5 3/4" Tall, 6 1/2" Wide

Suggested Retail $199.00 / Your Price: $150.00

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LAGUNA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Max Early

Max Early was born in 1963 into the Laguna Pueblo. His mother is of the Turkey Clan and his father is of the Bear Clan. Max married into the Cochiti Pueblo and has 3 children. His interest in tradition began when he was a teenager living with his grandparents. Max was never encouraged to actually work with clay since his grandmother, Clara Acoya Encino, emphasized that pottery making was a woman’s job. It was, however, acceptable for Max to assist with painting his grandmother’s pots. He began doing this when she developed arthritis and could no longer paint. He eventually moved away to attend college and his interest in pottery lay dormant for nearly 10 years.

He began painting ceramic ware as a hobby, but couldn’t feel any life in the commercial pieces. He decided to venture out on his own. He knew where to gather raw materials and set out, with determination, to make a large olla. Once complete, Max called on a fellow potter, Gladys Paquin, and asked her teach him how to fire pottery. His first olla survived the firing and Max took the success as a sign that he was destined to become an artisan.

With only a handful of traditional potters existing in the Laguna Pueblo, Max knew what his obligation to his Pueblo would be. Max says that he first learned to make drums and moccasins. However, drum and moccasin makers were a dime a dozen. His decision to change over to traditional pottery came from his desire to help save the art of pottery making within his pueblo from extinction. Max is encouraging his children to continue the pottery making tradition. Max’s goal to become a mentor for his people will fulfill his ambition to keep the tradition alive and endure for future generations to come.

This is an exceptional piece from Max with a lovely scalloped rim, great shape and clean paint work. It is signed Max Early, Laguna.

 8" Tall, 10 3/4" Wide

Suggested Retail $2400.00 / Your Price: $1850.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POT

by Theresa Salvador

Theresa Garcia-Salvador was born in 1964 and is a member of the Red Corn Clan from the Acoma Pueblo. This highly talented artist uses traditional hand coiling techniques and paints with all natural pigments provided by the earth. She was taught at the age of 23 by her sister, Vivian Seymour. She specializes in water vessels and flat seed pots.

This piece features Theresa's geometric designs. It is signed T. Sal.

4 3/4" Tall, 6 1/8" Wide

Suggested Retail $265.00 / Your Price: $195.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED POTTERY

by Marie S. Juanico

Marie is a well known Acoma potter who has been potting since 1963. She specializes in traditional, hand made pottery using all natural clay and pigments. She signs her work as M.S. Juanico, Acoma Sky City.

 3 3/4" Tall, 5 3/8" Wide

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED MINIATURE POTTERY

by Diane Lewis-Garcia

Diane Lewis was born in 1960 and is a member of the Lewis family from the Acoma Pueblo (no relation to Lucy Lewis, but a family famous for pottery artists just the same). Each member of this fine family of proven artists are exquisite painters. They are well known for fine handmade pottery, storytellers and clay sculptures. Diane began experimenting with the art of working with clay, and at the age of 21 she mastered the craft of hand coiling pottery using natural pigments and focused more on the rules of the ancient traditional methods of firing outdoors.

Diane specializes in handmade seed jars, small bowls with mimbres and traditional designs. She paints with soft but crisp colors using natural paints applied with a brush fashioned from the stems of a yucca plant. She gathers her natural pigments from within the Acoma Pueblo. Diane signs her pottery as: Diane Lewis, Acoma, N.M. She is related to Marilyn Lewis-Ray, Judy Lewis, Carolyn Lewis-Concho (sisters), and Kathleen Lewis (mother).

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

Suggested Retail $180.00 / Your Price: $135.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY

by Joseph Lewis

This beautiful piece features a patina painted base with etched designs on all sides. Signed by the artist.

 6 3/4" Tall, 6 1/2" Wide

Suggested Retail $115.00 / Your Price: $85.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY

by Joseph Lewis

This beautiful piece features a patina painted base with etched designs on all sides. Signed by the artist.

 4 1/4" Tall, 5 3/4" Wide

Suggested Retail $85.00 / Your Price: $65.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO HAND COILED MINIATURE POTTERY

by Diane Lewis-Garcia

Diane Lewis was born in 1960 and is a member of the Lewis family from the Acoma Pueblo (no relation to Lucy Lewis, but a family famous for pottery artists just the same). Each member of this fine family of proven artists are exquisite painters. They are well known for fine handmade pottery, storytellers and clay sculptures. Diane began experimenting with the art of working with clay, and at the age of 21 she mastered the craft of hand coiling pottery using natural pigments and focused more on the rules of the ancient traditional methods of firing outdoors.

Diane specializes in handmade seed jars, small bowls with mimbres and traditional designs. She paints with soft but crisp colors using natural paints applied with a brush fashioned from the stems of a yucca plant. She gathers her natural pigments from within the Acoma Pueblo. Diane signs her pottery as: Diane Lewis, Acoma, N.M. She is related to Marilyn Lewis-Ray, Judy Lewis, Carolyn Lewis-Concho (sisters), and Kathleen Lewis (mother).

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

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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY

by Manuel Martinez

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

7 1/2" Tall , 4 3/4" Wide

Suggested Retail $132.00 / Your Price: $99.00

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ACOMA PUEBLO POTTERY

by Joseph Lewis

This beautiful piece features a patina painted base with etched designs on all sides. Signed by the artist.

 5 1/8" Tall, 6" Wide

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