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ca. 1990
1.5" H x 1.5" D
Hand Coiled Miniature Seed Jar with a Cream Field and a Painted Black Feather and Geometric Motif Design Signed M.L
In Very Good Condition
Miranda Leno is an Acoma Pueblo potter known for traditional miniature and small-scale polychrome pottery featuring classic Acoma designs.
Born around 1960 (some sources list March 16, 1990, but this appears inconsistent with "vintage" pieces dated to the 1960s–earlier career references; the 1960 date aligns better with available sales records). She is from Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico.
Learned pottery-making from her sister-in-law, Regina Leno Shutiva (a noted Acoma potter and daughter of the influential matriarch Juana Leno). Works in traditional Acoma polychrome (multi-color) techniques on white-slipped, thin-walled vessels. Common forms include miniature ollas (water jars), bowls, seed pots, vases, and trinket dishes. Designs often feature classic Acoma motifs like fine-line geometrics, parrots, rainbows, or other traditional elements painted in black and rust/orange mineral pigments. She signs pieces as "M. Leno," "M.L.," "M. Leno Acoma," or similar.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Acoma
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
1.5 in1.5 in
Category:
Pottery - Miniature
