{"title":"Zia","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"5055-118-zia-olla-by-juanita-pino","title":"Zia Pueblo Olla By Juanita Toribio Pino","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid\/Late 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.5\" H x 9.75\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Clay Pottery with a Cream Slip and Features a Warm Polished Surface and Patina that would Suggest an Age of 50 to 60 Years The Orange and Red Rainbow Bands are Highly Polished with a Beautiful and Rarely Seen Yellow Band and with Both Bird and Butterfly Motif Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition with some very Minor Surface Wear as Pictured of very Minor Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuana Lupita Toribio Pino (ca.1890-1987) Ts’iyasgits’a was from Zia Pueblo.  She was recognized for her potting skills as early as 1922, when she received a second Dougan Fund Prize of $3.00 at the first Southwest Indian Fair in Santa Fe.  She was also awarded two prizes, first and second, for her pottery at the second Southwest Indian Fair in 1923, and she was awarded another first prize for “best piece of pottery” from Zia Pueblo at the Santa Fe Fiesta in 1924.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was the daughter of Mariano Toribio (ca.1854-ca.1918) and Rosalia Medina Toribio (ca.1858-1950).  She married Andres Pino (1885-1947) in 1916.  They had fifteen children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis potter has been identified as Juana, Juanita, and Juanito over the years. The potter signed the jar Juanita Pino, so we will use that name. According to Harlow and Lanmon, Pino was recognized as an outstanding potter as early as 1922 at the first Southwest Indian Fair in Santa Fe. She continued winning prizes at subsequent events in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Gallup. She was the mother of Sofia Medina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877151137957,"sku":"5055-118","price":1880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p2461_i1_w1000.jpg?v=1757348184"},{"product_id":"170417-03-zia-mini-pottery-sandien","title":"Zia Pueblo Mini Pottery By Sandien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMid\/Late 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5\" H x 2\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Miniature Vase with a White Field and a Painted Blue Bird Motif Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSandien is a potter who produced affordable, decorative miniature and small pottery items inspired by various Pueblo traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877162639525,"sku":"170417-03","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/170417-03_1.jpg?v=1759212980"},{"product_id":"201102-01-large-zia-pueblo-pottery-jar-by-lois-medina","title":"Large Zia Pueblo Pottery Jar By Lois Medina","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1970 - 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.5\" H x 13\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Large Jar with Two Panels of Bird and Flower Motif Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLois Medina (1959–2003) was a respected Zia Pueblo potter known for traditional hand-coiled polychrome jars and ollas, often featuring classic Zia motifs like birds, rainbows, clouds, feathers, butterflies, plants, and geometric designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eShe came from a prominent pottery family at Zia Pueblo (Tsi-ya) in New Mexico. Her mother, Sofia Pino Medina (1932–2010), formed many of the pots, while Lois specialized in the painting and decorative surfaces. They frequently collaborated, with pieces signed by both. Lois learned from her mother and grandmother Juanita Pino, continuing ancestral techniques using local clay and natural pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877826191525,"sku":"201102-01","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p12273_i19_w1000.jpg?v=1757346017"},{"product_id":"250523-04-pottery-laguna-jar","title":"Historic Zia Pottery Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.75\" H x 10.5\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf small base and wide shoulders; very graceful jar. Shows a fire cloud. Overall in Very Good condition. No restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878043541669,"sku":"250523-04","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p14285_i1_w896.jpg?v=1757348101"},{"product_id":"5224-1558-miniature-zia-pot-olla-by-elizabeth-medina","title":"Miniature Zia Pueblo Olla Pottery By Elizabeth Medina","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\" H x 2.5 D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Clay with Bird Motif and Geometric Painted Design Signed Elizabeth Medina Zia on the Bottom \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Medina (b. 1956) is a respected Zia Pueblo potter, originally from Jemez Pueblo. She married Marcellus Medina of Zia and has worked in the traditional Zia style since the late 1970s, learning from her mother-in-law Sofia Medina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe and her husband often collaborate: she typically forms, paints, and finishes the pots, while he helps with sanding and other steps. They use traditional methods—digging and preparing their own clay, hand-coiling, shaping, slipping (often with a white or buff background), painting with natural mineral pigments (black, red, etc.), and outdoor firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLWIT: 1339-132\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878058909861,"sku":"5224-1558","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p14508_i64_w768.jpg?v=1757348658"},{"product_id":"22-0284-ruby-panana-zia","title":"Zia Pueblo Pottery By Ruby Panana","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.5\" H x 7.5\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby Panana (1954- ) Rufina Medina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby Panana (Rufina Medina) Zia Pueblo, Coyote Clan, active ca.1983-present: polychrome jars, bowls, wedding vases, vases, canteens. Ruby Panana is the granddaughter of Joe and Ascenicona Galvan Pino; daughter of Seferina Bell; sister of Eleanor Griego and Reyes Pino; wife of Larry W. Panana; mother of Sharayne L. Panana. Ruby learned pottery making from her mother Seferina Bell. Ruby Panana is a top award-winning Zia Pueblo potter who lives at Jemez Pueblo. Ruby is known for creating some of the largest classic polychrome ollas, in the tradition of Trinidad Medina and Sophia Medina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878109175973,"sku":"22-0284","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0284_1_5d5739b7-d8e8-4349-aab3-83d9123bb630.jpg?v=1771272318"},{"product_id":"zia-pueblo-pottery-by-maxine-madina-zia","title":"Zia Pueblo Pottery By Maxine Madina","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5\" H x 6.625\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled from Local Clay with Painted Bird and Geometric Designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxine Medina is a recognized Native American artist from the Zia Pueblo known for her traditional polychrome pottery featuring distinct designs like the roadrunner, rainbows, and geometric motifs. Her work is valued by collectors and can be found in museum collections and galleries. Maxine Medina is part of a noted family of Zia potters, which includes Trinidad Medina, her teacher and grandmother-in-law, and her mother-in-law Sofia Medina. Like other Zia artists, Maxine uses traditional methods, gathering clay from pueblo grounds, hand-coiling and shaping vessels, and firing them outdoors. Her pottery often features traditional Zia designs such as a four-panel roadrunner, rainbow, and cloud formations. The roadrunner is a prominent symbol in Zia pottery, which also became the official New Mexico state bird. Maxine Medina won numerous prizes at the Santa Fe Indian Market, and her work is held in institutions like the School of American Research collection. Most of her works are unsigned; the signature is often found in the mid-section of the lower polished red body when present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014529831077,"sku":"22-1018","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-1018_1.jpg?v=1767393971"},{"product_id":"zia-pueblo-rainbird-jar-pottery-by-seferina-bell","title":"Large Zia Pueblo Rainbird Jar Pottery By Seferina Bell; 17.5\"d","description":"\u003cp\u003eZia Pueblo Rainbird Jar Pottery By Seferina Bell\u003cbr\u003eMid 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eSize 11.5\" H x 17.5\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrick Red Clay Coated with a White or Cream Colored Slip with Rainbird Motifs and Signed Zia Pueblo with a Bell\u003cbr\u003eIn Good Condition with Light Ware as Pictured\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeferina Bell (1920–1986), one of the most celebrated Zia potters of the mid-20th century. Known for her refined techniques and graceful designs, Bell’s work often featured the Rainbird motif with distinctive details. Her birds typically have two tail feathers, legs bent at a 45-degree angle, and heads tilted upward, often framed by rainbow arcs or cloud designs. Her pottery is noted for its bold colors (red, orange, black) and delicate painting, with pieces like ollas, bowls, and canteens showcasing her mastery. Bell began signing her pottery in the 1940s with a bell hallmark and “Zia Pueblo” on the base, a practice that distinguished her work.\u003cbr\u003eThe Zia Rainbird Jar is a distinctive piece of pottery from the Zia Pueblo, a Native American community in New Mexico renowned for its traditional ceramic artistry. The term \"Rainbird\" refers to a common motif in Zia pottery, typically depicting a stylized bird, often a roadrunner or parrot, symbolizing transformation, transcendence, or spiritual connection. These designs are deeply rooted in Zia cultural traditions, with birds often representing prosperity, wisdom, or strength.\u003cbr\u003eZia pottery is crafted from local brick-red clay, tempered with crushed basaltic rock, and often coated with a white or cream-colored slip that turns buff after firing. The pots are hand-coiled, painted with natural mineral or vegetal paints, and fired outdoors, resulting in a durable, slightly granular texture with thicker walls compared to other pueblos like Acoma.\u003cbr\u003eThe Rainbird motif is iconic, featuring elegant, slender-beaked birds with geometric or floral elements. Common designs include rainbow arcs, clouds, and capped feathers, painted in polychrome hues of red, orange, black, and brown on a white or orange slip. The Rainbird often appears with segmented wings or tail feathers, sometimes resembling an Egyptian style, as seen in some works by potters like Isadora Medina.\u003cbr\u003eBirds in Zia pottery carry spiritual meanings, acting as messengers from the spiritual realm. The Zia Sun symbol, a circle with four lines extending in cardinal directions, is another prominent motif, reflecting the pueblo’s cultural identity and appearing on New Mexico’s state flag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014543429797,"sku":"250823-004","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/250823-004x.jpg?v=1774674471"},{"product_id":"zia-pueblo-pottery-with-turtle-lid-by-elizabeth-medina","title":"Zia Pueblo Pottery with Turtle Lid By Elizabeth Medina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e11.125\" H with lid x 8.5\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Coiled Clay with Buff Slip and Hand Painted Black and Red Colors of Bird and Flower Motifs with a Matching Lid with a Sculpted Turtle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eElizabeth Medina (born November 30, 1956, in Jemez Pueblo) is a renowned Native American potter who has become one of the most accomplished artists working in the traditional Zia Pueblo style. Originally from Jemez Pueblo, she married Marcellus Medina, a Zia Pueblo potter, in 1978 and relocated to Zia Pueblo. There, she received permission from Zia elders to create pottery in the Zia tradition, learning the techniques from her mother-in-law, Sofia Medina. Medina is celebrated for her hand-coiled polychrome jars and ollas, often featuring vibrant, multi-colored slips (cream, tan, rose-red, and orange) derived from natural clays. Her work is fired outdoors in the traditional manner, emphasizing the Pueblo's cultural heritage. She frequently collaborates with her husband Marcellus, and together they have earned awards, including the Pueblo Pottery Excellence Award at the 2019 Santa Fe Indian Market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMedina's designs draw from Zia symbolism, incorporating motifs like roadrunners (the New Mexico state bird and sacred to the Zia), flowers, rain clouds, rainbows, berry bushes, geometric patterns, and fine-line hatching. A signature element of her lidded pieces is the turtle effigy lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—an appliqu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eé turtle figure that serves both as a functional knob and a symbolic nod to longevity and protection in Pueblo lore. Zia pottery, including Medina's, is tempered with ground basalt (a volcanic rock softened through a year-long burial process) for durability, and it often features the iconic Zia sun symbol, which inspired New Mexico's state flag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46061955907749,"sku":"22-0761","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0761_8.jpg?v=1762902784"},{"product_id":"zia-pueblo-pottery-jar-by-diana-lucero","title":"Zia Pueblo Pottery Jar By Diana Lucero","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.3875\" H x 5.375\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled with Painted Wave Geometric Design Signed D Lucero Zia Pueblo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiana Pino Lucero (1958-) is the adopted daughter of John and Vicentita Shije Pino. The Pinos had married in 1934. They had one son, José Hilario, and adopted three children, Diana being the only female. Diana learned pottery techniques from Vicentita. She has won awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, exhibited at Heard Museum Show, Northern Indian Pueblos Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Show; Walatowa Arts Festival at Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico State Fair and other venues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47438666563749,"sku":"22-0279","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0279_1.jpg?v=1769461957"},{"product_id":"zia-pueblo-pottery-by-yvonne-shiue","title":"Zia Pueblo Pottery By Yvonne Shiue","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5\" H x 6.75\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled from Red Poly Chrome Clay with Matte Black Rain Bird Motif Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYvonne Shije (sometimes spelled or listed similarly in records), who is from Zia\/Acoma Pueblo heritage. 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Common designs include sacred symbols like the Zia sun symbol (a red circle with groups of rays), stylized birds (often roadrunners), flowers, yucca plants, rain motifs, geometric patterns, and arcs or bands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47542485713061,"sku":"22-0370","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0370_3.jpg?v=1772479945"},{"product_id":"zia-pueblo-pottery-jar-by-ruby-pamana","title":"Zia Pueblo Pottery Jar By Ruby Pamana","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1980 - 1990\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.875\" H x 10.625\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Jar with a Tan Field and a Painted Terracotta, Light Terracotta and Dark Brown Colors in a Geometric Bird Motif Design Signed Ruby Panana Zia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Panana is a highly celebrated, award-winning Native American potter from the Zia Pueblo who is widely recognized for creating some of the largest traditional polychrome ollas (storage jars) in the Southwest. Born in April 1954 into the Coyote Clan, she has been actively creating master-tier pottery since 1983. Her works are heavily collected and can be found in renowned spaces like the Wright Museum at Harvard and the US Department of the Interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48031839322277,"sku":"260710-24","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/260710-24_6.jpg?v=1784669224"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/collections\/zia.oembed","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}