Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar By Eva Histia

ca. 1990

5.75" H x 6.5" D

Hand Coiled Clay Handsome Tall Sided Jar with Painted Geometric Design Signed E.H.

In Very Good Condition

Eva Histia (1914–2005) was a respected Acoma Pueblo potter from New Mexico, known for traditional hand-coiled polychrome pottery. She belonged to the Roadrunner Clan and was the daughter of famed potter Helice Vallo. She began making pottery as a young teenager (around 1922) and continued actively into the 1990s, spanning over 70 years.

Her work is traditional Acoma style: finely coiled, thin-walled vessels with polychrome (multi-color) mineral paints—typically black, red/orange, and white/cream on a white or light slip background. Common forms include jars, wedding vases, canteens, owls/effigies, and vases. Designs often feature geometrics, panels, parrots, flowers, rain clouds, and other traditional motifs. Pieces are usually signed (e.g., "Eva Histia Acoma, N.M." or similar).