{"title":"Kanteena, Michael","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"laguna-new-mexico-ladle-by-michael-kanteena","title":"Laguna New Mexico Ladle By Michael Kanteena","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eSize 1\" H x 2\" D + 2.5\" Handle 4.5\" Total Length\u003cbr\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Kanteena,\u003c\/strong\u003e a renowned potter from Laguna Pueblo was born September 1, 1959, is a distinguished potter from Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico. He specializes in creating pottery inspired by Ancestral Puebloan styles, particularly from Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde, as well as Mimbres and ancient Mexican clay forms. His work often replicates historic and prehistoric designs, including animal and human effigies, and pieces inspired by kachina dolls and masks. Kanteena’s pottery is hand-coiled, fired twice (first in a kiln for strength, then outdoors for an “ancient” look), and is often indistinguishable from artifacts made centuries ago. His pieces are displayed in prestigious venues like the Maxwell Museum in Albuquerque, the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, and the annual Santa Fe Indian Market. Kanteena, son of Wallace and Rosemary Kanteena, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981. He has received accolades such as the 1998 Wingspread Collector’s Guide Award of Excellence and first place at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial. He lives and works in Laguna, NM, and has taught pottery-making at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Colorado.\u003cbr\u003eMichael Kanteena, a potter from Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, is renowned for his Anasazi revival pottery, which meticulously recreates the aesthetic and techniques of ancient Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi), Mimbres, and other prehistoric Southwest cultures. Born in 1959, Kanteena graduated with a BA in Fine Art from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981. His passion for his ancestral roots, particularly tied to Chaco Canyon, led him to study archaeological pottery forms through catalogs, consultations with archaeologists, and extensive trial and error. His work, which began evolving in the 1990s, focuses on recreating Chacoan and Mesa Verde pottery styles, often indistinguishable from artifacts made centuries ago.\u003cbr\u003eKanteena’s pottery is characterized by traditional hand-coiling techniques using native Laguna clay, fired twice to achieve the classic black-on-white \"Cibola-Revival\" style, reminiscent of early Southwest pottery. His pieces often feature intricate geometric designs, animal and human effigies, and influences from Mimbres, Hopi, and ancient Mexican Indian clay forms. Notable works include bird effigy pots, polychrome prayer bowls, and canteens with animal motifs like frogs or bighorn rams, often decorated with Chacoan or Mimbres-inspired patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014528749733,"sku":"22-0604","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0604_1.jpg?v=1773356756"},{"product_id":"laguna-pueblo-ladle-by-michael-kanteena","title":"Laguna Pueblo Ladle By Michael Kanteena; Anasazi Revival","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eSize 1.375\" H x 2.5\" D x 5.75\" L\u003cbr\u003eHand Coiled White Clay with Hand Painted Black Stripes and Square Patterns \u003cbr\u003eNew Mexico\u003cbr\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Kanteena \u003c\/strong\u003e(born September 1, 1959) is a renowned Native American potter from Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. He specializes in hand-coiled pottery that recreates ancient Ancestral Puebloan styles, drawing inspiration from archaeological sites like Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Mimbres cultures. His work often features effigies (animal or human figures), kachina-inspired designs, and traditional motifs such as fine-line geometrics, animals, and cultural symbols. Kanteena earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981 and has since focused on reviving prehistoric pottery techniques, including double-firing his pieces—first in a kiln for durability, then outdoors for an \"ancient\" patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014528782501,"sku":"22-0605","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0605_1.jpg?v=1773356577"},{"product_id":"laguna-pueblo-ram-pottery-by-michael-kanteena","title":"Laguna Pueblo Ram Pottery By Michael Kanteena","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century\u003cbr\u003eSize 3.5\" H x 3.875\" L x 3\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Slate Like Clay with Hand Painted Grey Geometric Patterns, a Ram Head with two Horns and a Larger Horn as a Handle\u003cbr\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Kanteena (born September 1, 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e) is an acclaimed Native American potter from Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, known for his innovative recreations of ancient Ancestral Puebloan styles blended with contemporary elements. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981 and has since dedicated his career to pottery inspired by prehistoric cultures such as those from Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, Mimbres, and ancient Mexican influences. His work often features animal effigies, geometric designs, fine lines, and motifs like rain, feathers, and birds, fired in traditional black-on-white or polychrome styles to evoke the \"Cibola-Revival\" aesthetic common in early Southwestern pottery. Kanteena's pieces are distinctive for merging old and new cultural elements, and his pottery has been exhibited at institutions like the Maxwell Museum in Albuquerque and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe. He has also taught pottery-making at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Colorado. Although he recently relocated to Arizona, he continues to source clay from Laguna Pueblo.\u003cbr\u003eLaguna Pueblo pottery, including Kanteena's, is typically thin-walled with a white slip base, similar to neighboring Acoma Pueblo styles, and incorporates designs representing natural elements like animals and geometric patterns. The tradition was revived in the 1970s after a period of decline, and Kanteena is one of the most noted contemporary Laguna potters, alongside artists like Max Early Jr. and Robert Kasero.\u003cbr\u003eKanteena frequently incorporates rams (often bighorn sheep) into his designs, symbolizing strength and the rugged Southwestern landscape. These motifs draw from ancient Puebloan and Mimbres influences, where animals were central to storytelling and daily life. His ram pottery often appears in functional forms like mugs, canteens, and effigies, with sculpted heads, painted bodies featuring fine-line geometrics, and sometimes polychrome accents for a vibrant, historical revival look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014528815269,"sku":"22-0606","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0606_1.jpg?v=1773355232"},{"product_id":"laguna-pueblo-bird-by-michael-kanteena","title":"Laguna Pueblo Bird By Michael Kanteena; Anasazi Revival","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century\u003cbr\u003eSize 2.75\" H x 3.375\" L x 2\" W\u003cbr\u003eWhite Slate Like Clay with Hand Painted Black Geometric Designs \u003cbr\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Kanteena is a renowned Native American potter from Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico, born on September 1, 1959. He specializes in hand-coiled, traditional polychrome pottery inspired by ancient Ancestral Puebloan styles, such as those from Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, Mimbres, Anasazi, and Hohokam cultures. Kanteena earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981 and has since focused on recreating historic pottery forms using natural pigments and yucca brushes, often firing pieces twice to achieve an authentic, weathered appearance. His work frequently incorporates symbolic motifs like rain, lightning, clouds, feathers, geometric patterns, and animal figures, including birds, which hold cultural significance in Pueblo traditions representing elements like weather, fertility, and spirituality.\u003cbr\u003eLaguna Pueblo, located in west-central New Mexico near Albuquerque, is a federally recognized tribe with a rich history dating back centuries, known for its pottery traditions tied to the Keresan people. 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He specializes in creating pottery inspired by Ancestral Puebloan styles, particularly from Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde, as well as Mimbres and ancient Mexican clay forms. His work often replicates historic and prehistoric designs, including animal and human effigies, and pieces inspired by kachina dolls and masks. Kanteena’s pottery is hand-coiled, fired twice (first in a kiln for strength, then outdoors for an “ancient” look), and is often indistinguishable from artifacts made centuries ago. His pieces are displayed in prestigious venues like the Maxwell Museum in Albuquerque, the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, and the annual Santa Fe Indian Market. Kanteena, son of Wallace and Rosemary Kanteena, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981. He has received accolades such as the 1998 Wingspread Collector’s Guide Award of Excellence and first place at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial. 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He is an award-winning artist best known for creating hand-coiled pottery that recreates and draws inspiration from ancient Ancestral Puebloan styles, including those from Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, Mimbres, and Anasazi traditions.  Kanteena earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981, after which he returned to Laguna to focus on traditional pottery-making techniques using local native clay sourced from the Laguna area.  He has taught pottery workshops at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Colorado and has exhibited his work at prestigious institutions like the Maxwell Museum in Albuquerque and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, as well as at events such as the Santa Fe Indian Market.\u003cbr\u003e\nLaguna Pueblo pottery in general is thin-walled, uses a white slip base, and shares stylistic similarities with neighboring Acoma Pueblo, though Laguna traditions nearly faded after the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century.  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He specializes in creating pottery inspired by Ancestral Puebloan styles, particularly from Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde, as well as Mimbres and ancient Mexican clay forms. His work often replicates historic and prehistoric designs, including animal and human effigies, and pieces inspired by kachina dolls and masks. Kanteena’s pottery is hand-coiled, fired twice (first in a kiln for strength, then outdoors for an “ancient” look), and is often indistinguishable from artifacts made centuries ago. His pieces are displayed in prestigious venues like the Maxwell Museum in Albuquerque, the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, and the annual Santa Fe Indian Market. Kanteena, son of Wallace and Rosemary Kanteena, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981. He has received accolades such as the 1998 Wingspread Collector’s Guide Award of Excellence and first place at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial. 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His work, which began evolving in the 1990s, focuses on recreating Chacoan and Mesa Verde pottery styles, often indistinguishable from artifacts made centuries ago.\u003cbr\u003eKanteena’s pottery is characterized by traditional hand-coiling techniques using native Laguna clay, fired twice to achieve the classic black-on-white \"Cibola-Revival\" style, reminiscent of early Southwest pottery. His pieces often feature intricate geometric designs, animal and human effigies, and influences from Mimbres, Hopi, and ancient Mexican Indian clay forms. 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Born to parents Wallace and Rosemary Kanteena, he holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Eastern New Mexico University (Portales, NM, 1981). His artistic evolution deepened around six years prior to the early 2000s, inspired by a desire to reconnect with his ancestral roots tracing back to Chaco Canyon. 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